Salix petiolaris
Also called Meadow Willow
More About Salix petiolaris
- AKA Salix gracilis
- Small, brownish-yellow catkins
- Long, dark green leaves turn yellow in the fall
- Slender, purplish stems
- Resembles a small tree or large shrub
- Bloom Time: May
Interesting Notes:
Zone:
2Height:
2-3 mSpread:
2-3 mColour:
YellowSlender willow Growing and Maintenance Tips
Slender willow grows best in a moist soil and is suitable for wetland edges, riverbanks and for erosion control. Ideal conditions are full sun to dappled shade.
Salix petiolaris Characteristics

Full Sun

Partial Sun/Shade

Fast

Native to Ontario
Soil Moisture
Moist to AverageMoist to Wet Soils
Attributes
DeciduousCatkins
Habit
UprightMounding
Foliage Color
Green (dark)Landscape uses
Woodland/woods edgeNaturalizing