Salix petiolaris

Salix petiolaris: Purplish Stems with Slender Green Leaves

Slender willow carries long dark green leaves above thin purple-toned stems. Brownish-yellow May catkins and yellow fall foliage add detail to its small-tree or large-shrub outline.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 2-3 m
• Spread: 2-3 m
• Flower Colour: Yellow
• Flowering Period: May
• Foliage: Dark Green
• Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun / Partial Sun
• Soil Requirements: Moist to Wet Soil; Moist to Average Soil

Uses and Benefits: Use it for naturalized wetland edges or riverbank planting.

Care Instructions: Maintain moist conditions and contain unwanted shoots along established garden boundaries.