Arroyo Willow
Salix lasiolepis
A fast-growing native willow ideal for streambanks and wildlife.
- Plant Type
- Shade Trees
- Width
- 10-25 Ft.
- Height
- 10-35 Ft.
- USDA hardiness zone
- 6 - 10
- Sun requirements
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Design image count
- 1
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Salix lasiolepis is a fast-growing, deciduous large shrub or small multi-trunked tree, typically reaching heights of 10 to 35 feet. It features broadly lanceolate leaves that are dark green above and glaucous or whitish beneath, creating a bicolored effect in the wind. Thriving in riparian zones, marshes, and canyons, it requires moist to wet soils and full sun. This species is vital for erosion control and provides essential habitat and forage for various birds and butterfly species.