$15
We are truly amazed by Willows. They are an indispensable force in the food forest, in remediation, as an abundant nectar and pollen source for pollinators, as a material for basketry, and as a medicine. Willow are the earliest flowering trees in our cold place of the world! They are amazing friends to hungry bees after a long winter. Willows love being near the water, and are one of the few trees/shrubs that actually thrive in it. They are the perfect specimen for erosion control, and as a riparian buffer.
| Latin name | Salix sp |
| Hardiness Zone | 3 |
| Height | dependent on species |
| Spread | dependent on species |
| Sun Requirements | Full sun to part sun |
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| Soil | prefers wet boggy soil. Great for riparian buffers |
| Flower Time | April |
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