Sun Needs:
- Full sun to partial shade
- Prefers full sun for best growth and form
- Tolerates light shade
Bloom Time:
- Spring
- Produces small, inconspicuous yellow-green catkins
- Not typically grown for flowers
Size:
Height: 30 to 50 feet tall
Width: 30 to 50 feet wide
Attributes:
- Graceful, pendulous branches
- Narrow, lance-shaped green leaves that turn yellow in fall
- Fast-growing and tolerant of wet soils
- Provides excellent shade and ornamental value
- Attracts birds and supports riparian ecosystems
- Iconic silhouette in landscape design
Care Tips:
- Plant in moist, well-drained to wet soil
- Thrives near water bodies but tolerates a range of soil types
- Water regularly during dry periods, especially when young
- Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds
- Prune in late winter to remove dead or crossing branches
- Monitor for pests like aphids, borers, and fungal diseases
- Avoid planting near septic systems, sidewalks, or foundations due to aggressive roots
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