Salix discolor

Salix discolor

Native willow with namesake large silvery catkins that emerge in early spring followed by shiny green leaves with silvery undersides.

Light Requirements: Part Sun Full Sun
Water Requirements: High, Moderate
USDA Zone: 2b
Plant Type: Deciduous Shrub
Soil Texture: Sandy Loam, Silt Loam, Clay Loam

Plant Height at Maturity

15 feet

Plant Width at Maturity

15 feet

Growth Rate

12"+/year

Growth Habit

Upright | Spreading

Landscape Uses

Erosion Control | Water Garden

Environmental Features

Native Species | Pollinator Friendly | Bird Habitat | Wildlife Forage Source

Tough Sites

Wet Soil

Seasonal Interest

Winter Interest | Spring Flowering

Flower Color

White