Red Willow

Salix Laevigata

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Overview

The Red Willow, Salix laevigata, is an elegant native shrub reaching up to 33 feet tall. It showcases narrow, lanceolate leaves and reddish-brown bark. Favoring full sun to partial shade, this riparian species thrives in moist, well-drained soils. Hardy in USDA zones 3-8, it adds year-round interest with its catkins in spring and vibrant foliage. Ideal for naturalized areas, it also plays a crucial role in erosion control.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, High, MediumZones 8–10Climate Mediterranean

Red Willow (Salix Laevigata) — The Red Willow, Salix laevigata, is an elegant native shrub reaching up to 33 feet tall

Red Willow (Salix Laevigata) — It showcases narrow, lanceolate leaves and reddish-brown bark

Red Willow (Salix Laevigata) — Favoring full sun to partial shade, this riparian species thrives in moist, well-drained soils

Red Willow (Salix Laevigata) — Ideal for naturalized areas, it also plays a crucial role in erosion control

Red Willow (Salix Laevigata) — Hardy in USDA zones 3-8, it adds year-round interest with its catkins in spring and vibrant foliage

Red Willow (Salix Laevigata) — scientifically named Salix laevigata

Red Willow (Salix Laevigata) — is a fascinating and picturesque deciduous shrub well-suited for enriching North American landscapes

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Extra in Summer, High, Medium
USDA zones: 8–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Salicaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Red Willow (Salix Laevigata) — The Red Willow, Salix laevigata, is an elegant native shrub reaching up to 33 feet tall

Red Willow (Salix Laevigata) — It showcases narrow, lanceolate leaves and reddish-brown bark

Red Willow (Salix Laevigata) — Favoring full sun to partial shade, this riparian species thrives in moist, well-drained soils

Red Willow (Salix Laevigata) — Ideal for naturalized areas, it also plays a crucial role in erosion control

Red Willow (Salix Laevigata) — Hardy in USDA zones 3-8, it adds year-round interest with its catkins in spring and vibrant foliage

Red Willow (Salix Laevigata) — scientifically named Salix laevigata

Red Willow (Salix Laevigata) — is a fascinating and picturesque deciduous shrub well-suited for enriching North American landscapes

Red Willow (Salix Laevigata) — this native willow thrives in USDA hardiness zones 6 to 10

Red Willow (Salix Laevigata) — Growing up to 15 to 30 feet in height with a similar spread

Red Willow (Salix Laevigata) — reddish-brown bark that provides striking winter interest

Red Willow (Salix Laevigata) — flaunting its adaptability across various climate conditions.<br><br>Preferred for its smooth

Red Willow (Salix Laevigata) — the Red Willow also offers an abundance of slender

Red Willow (Salix Laevigata) — glossy green leaves reaching lengths of 2 to 4 inches

Red Willow (Salix Laevigata) — demanding full sun to part shade

Red Willow (Salix Laevigata) — although it can tolerate less ideal conditions including periodic flooding and clay soils

Red Willow (Salix Laevigata) — This species' love for water makes it an exemplary choice for riparian plantings

Red Willow (Salix Laevigata) — <br><br>When incorporating Salix laevigata into a garden design

Red Willow (Salix Laevigata) — consider its rapid growth rate and potential size

Red Willow (Salix Laevigata) — and enhancing wetland areas

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