Description
Scouler’s Willow
Scientific Name: Salix scouleriana
Add a versatile native willow to your landscape with Scouler’s Willow (Salix scouleriana), one of the most adaptable willows in British Columbia. Unlike many willows, it tolerates drier upland sites as well as moist ground.
Scouler’s Willow is well adapted to the varied soils of Interior BC, from moist draws to drier slopes. Its broad leaves, early fuzzy catkins, and quick growth make it excellent for restoration, live staking, and wildlife plantings.
Growing naturally in forests, clearings, and disturbed ground, this pioneering willow establishes quickly, providing early bloom for pollinators and fast cover for healing damaged land.
Features
- Native to British Columbia and western Canada
- Tolerates both moist and drier upland sites
- Early fuzzy catkins for spring pollinators
- Fast-growing pioneer species
- Roots from live stakes on suitable sites
- Provides cover and browse for wildlife
- Ideal for watershed restoration and willow stakes
Growing Information
Mature Height: 2 to 12 m (6.5 to 40 ft)
Spread: 2 to 6 m (6.5 to 20 ft)
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Requirements: Moist to moderately dry soils
Moisture Requirements: Low to high
Hardiness Zone: 2 to 7
Ecological Benefits
Scouler’s Willow provides some of the earliest pollen and nectar of the season, supporting native bees and other pollinators. Its cover and browse support birds, insects, and mammals, and its adaptability suits both upland and riparian restoration. This species is valuable 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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