Salix eriocephala

Salix eriocephala: Early Catkins on Flexible Native Stems

Heart-leaved willow brings catkins before its long green leaves appear, offering an early food source for native bees. Tough flexible stems branch freely near the base, creating a substantial multi-stemmed shrub.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 3-4 m
• Spread: 3-4 m
• Flowering Period: April
• Foliage: Green
• Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun
• Soil Requirements: Moist to Wet Soil

Uses and Benefits: Use it in moist naturalized planting where the base can broaden freely.

Care Instructions: Keep moisture dependable and remove unwanted stems where they crowd paths or neighbouring plants.