Park Willow
Salix monticola
Sogning Norway
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Salicaceae
- Genus:
- Salix
- Species:
- Salix monticola
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Tree
- Height:
- 12-20 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- apr, may, jun, jul
- Bloom Colors:
- White, Green
Native Range
United States: Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming
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
Hare-Lip Dagger Moth (Acronicta lepusculina), Io moth (Automeris io), Dreamy Duskywing (Erynnis icelus)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- moist, nutrient-rich loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Common in riparian zones and wetland areas
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: None required
Establishment: S. monticola is found from Alaska to Labrador and Quebec. It is also found in the United States in Idaho, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah.
Source: npn.rngr.net