Willow, Sandbar

(Salix exigua)
Shrub

20 Year Height: 10 feet
Growth Rate: rapid
Growth Habit: upright, vigorous suckering
Drought Resistance: poor
Wildlife Value: excellent for riparian habitat improvement
Pests: leaf beetles
Other: aggressive suckering provides excellent streambank stabilization

Native species

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