Description
Pacific Willow
Scientific Name: Salix lucida ssp. lasiandra
Restore your streambanks with Pacific Willow (Salix lucida ssp. lasiandra), a fast-growing native willow found along waterways throughout British Columbia. Tall and vigorous, it quickly establishes cover on moist and disturbed ground.
Pacific Willow is well adapted to the moist, rich soils along waterways in Interior BC. Its glossy lance-shaped leaves, golden catkins, and deep roots make it excellent for erosion control, live staking, and riparian restoration.
Growing naturally along rivers, floodplains, and wetland edges, this dependable willow roots readily from stakes and provides fast, effective cover for stabilizing shorelines.
Features
- Native to British Columbia and western Canada
- Roots readily from live stakes
- Golden catkins support early pollinators
- Fast-growing with strong, deep roots
- Excellent for streambank stabilization
- Provides cover and browse for wildlife
- Ideal for watershed restoration and willow stakes
Growing Information
Mature Height: 3 to 12 m (10 to 40 ft)
Spread: 2 to 6 m (6.5 to 20 ft)
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Requirements: Moist to wet, rich soils
Moisture Requirements: High
Hardiness Zone: 3 to 8
Ecological Benefits
Pacific Willow provides early-season pollen and nectar for native bees and other pollinators. Its deep roots stabilize banks and reduce erosion, while its cover and browse support birds, insects, and wildlife. This willow is a key species for watershed restoration and live staking.
Please note: As a native plant, size and appearance may vary depending on the season and stage of growth.
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