Geyer's Willow

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Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Geyer's Willow (Salix geyeriana) is a native shrub that grows in northern, southern and central California. It is fast growing and moderately long-lived. It grows in an upright form to a height of 15 feet, with active growth during the spring and summer. Flowers are yellow and striking, and bloom in the spring. Leaves are medium green and deciduous. It tends to grow in streams and meadows, at elevations from 5000-10500 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Tree

Size

8 - 16 ft Tall

Form

Upright

Growth rate

Fast

Dormancy

Winter Deciduous

Color

Yellow, Cream

Flowering season

Spring

Landscaping information

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

High

Soil description

Adaptable, tolerant of sand, loam and clay.

Sunset Zones

1*, 2*, 3*, 4, 5, 6*, 7*

Natural setting

Site type

streams, meadows

Plant communities

Lodgepole Forest, Red Fir Forest, Subalpine Forest, Yellow Pine Forest, Wetland-Riparian

Wildlife supported

Bees

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 162 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Luteus Dart Moth

Abagrotis trigona

Acerra normalis

Frosty Dagger Moth

Acronicta brumosa

Fingered Dagger Moth

Acronicta dactylina

Alternative names

Common names:

Geyer Willow

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