Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Salicaceae

Genus:

Salix

Species:

Salix gmelinii

USDA Symbol:

SASE20

Growth Characteristics

Height:

500 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

apr,may

Bloom Colors:

yellow, green

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

★★★★★ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)

Pollen Specialist Bee Keystone:

★★★★★ Native pollen specialist bee species supported by this genus (NWF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, bees, small mammals

Fall Color:

yellow

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts vigorously from root crown after fire or cutting.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Willow seeds are short-lived and require immediate sowing on moist substrate; they germinate quickly without pretreatment.