Sage Leaf Willow
The sageleaf willow (Salix candida) is a low-growing shrub with narrow leaves that is native to Canada and the northern United States. It's a fast-growing plant that often grows in wet areas like riverbanks and bogs.
Appearance
Leaves: Narrow, rigid, and slightly hairy above, densely wooly below
Twigs: Young twigs are densely covered with fine hairs, older twigs are gray-brown to yellow
Bark: Ridged or plated
Fruit: Dry and splits open when ripe
Growth
Grows in high-pH wetlands, such as fens and swamps
Can grow to be 1 1/2-8 ft. tall
Can be susceptible to pest and disease issues
Uses
Can be used in basket making because of its flexible stems
Can be planted in moist to wet conditions to stabilize the soil
Can be used as emergency food
Cultivars
Iceberg Alley Sageleaf Willow: A cultivar with powdery, silver foliage that blooms in spring with silver catkins and red stamens
Care
Plant in full sun, but can handle partial sun
Tolerates damp conditions, but does not like standing water
Water when the top few inches of soil dry out
Apply a balanced fertilizer in the spring
The sageleaf willow (Salix candida) is a low-growing shrub with narrow leaves that is native to Canada and the northern United States. It's a fast-growing plant that often grows in wet areas like riverbanks and bogs.
Appearance
Leaves: Narrow, rigid, and slightly hairy above, densely wooly below
Twigs: Young twigs are densely covered with fine hairs, older twigs are gray-brown to yellow
Bark: Ridged or plated
Fruit: Dry and splits open when ripe
Growth
Grows in high-pH wetlands, such as fens and swamps
Can grow to be 1 1/2-8 ft. tall
Can be susceptible to pest and disease issues
Uses
Can be used in basket making because of its flexible stems
Can be planted in moist to wet conditions to stabilize the soil
Can be used as emergency food
Cultivars
Iceberg Alley Sageleaf Willow: A cultivar with powdery, silver foliage that blooms in spring with silver catkins and red stamens
Care
Plant in full sun, but can handle partial sun
Tolerates damp conditions, but does not like standing water
Water when the top few inches of soil dry out
Apply a balanced fertilizer in the spring
The sageleaf willow (Salix candida) is a low-growing shrub with narrow leaves that is native to Canada and the northern United States. It's a fast-growing plant that often grows in wet areas like riverbanks and bogs.
Appearance
Leaves: Narrow, rigid, and slightly hairy above, densely wooly below
Twigs: Young twigs are densely covered with fine hairs, older twigs are gray-brown to yellow
Bark: Ridged or plated
Fruit: Dry and splits open when ripe
Growth
Grows in high-pH wetlands, such as fens and swamps
Can grow to be 1 1/2-8 ft. tall
Can be susceptible to pest and disease issues
Uses
Can be used in basket making because of its flexible stems
Can be planted in moist to wet conditions to stabilize the soil
Can be used as emergency food
Cultivars
Iceberg Alley Sageleaf Willow: A cultivar with powdery, silver foliage that blooms in spring with silver catkins and red stamens
Care
Plant in full sun, but can handle partial sun
Tolerates damp conditions, but does not like standing water
Water when the top few inches of soil dry out
Apply a balanced fertilizer in the spring