Goodding's Willow
Salix gooddingii
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Salicaceae
- Genus:
- Salix
- Species:
- Salix gooddingii
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- More than 40 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- mar, apr
- Bloom Colors:
- Green
Native Range
United States: Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, Texas, Utah
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Based on number of butterfly and moth species using this genus as host plant (Source: National Wildlife Federation)
- Bee Keystone:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Based on number of native bee species using this genus for pollen and nectar (Source: National Wildlife Federation)
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Reported Fauna Sightings
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, moisture-retentive alluvial soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- commonly found along riverbanks and floodplains
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: For seeds, germinate at 27 C. For cuttings, stick to a depth of 10 cm in a 2:1:1 peat:perlite:vermiculite mixture. Incorporate a 14-14-14 controlled release fertilizer into the media at a rate of 4 kg/m3. Water in cuttings and keep moist throughout the rooting period using an intermittent misting schedule.
Establishment: Cuttings are taken from dormant plants grown in the middle Rio Grande Valley, New Mexico. The earlier the cuttings are taken, the longer they can be stored before bud burst occurs. Once bud burst occurs, rooting success drops quickly. Once placed in a growing environment, these propagules grow to target height specifications quickly, so holding dormant cuttings as late as possible helps reduce the occurrence of 'oversized' seedlings.
Source: npn.rngr.net