Drummond's Willow

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Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Drummond's Willow (Salix drummondiana) is a native shrub that grows in Central and Northern California, primarily in the High Sierra Nevada region. It is fast growing and long-lived. It grows in an upright form to a height of 12 feet, with active growth during the spring and summer. Flowers are yellow and bloom in the early spring. Leaves are medium green and deciduous. It tends to grow in streamsides, at elevations from 8400-9500 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Tree, Shrub

Size

12 - 16 ft Tall

Form

Upright

Growth rate

Fast

Dormancy

Winter Deciduous

Color

Yellow, Cream

Flowering season

Spring, Winter

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Water

High

Soil description

Adaptable, tolerant of sand, loam and clay.

Sunset Zones

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 18

Natural setting

Site type

Streamsides

Plant communities

Lodgepole Forest, Subalpine Forest, Wetland-Riparian

Wildlife supported

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

1 confirmed and 75 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Alternative names

Common names:

Drummond's Willow

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