Peachleaf Willow

Salix amygdaloides

Lifecycle:
Perennial
Growing season:
NA
Cover:
High

Soil

Acceptable soil conditions:
Loam,
Silt,
Sand,
Gravel
Soil Conditions:
Alkaline
CaCO3 tolerant

Location

Min elevation:
4500
Max elevation:
6000
Counties:
Churchill,
Elko,
Washoe

Reproduction & Growth

Growth rate:
Moderate
Germination overall:
Low
Germination rate:
Fast
Reproduction:
Moderate
Establishment:
Moderate
Lifespan:
Short
Survival:
NA

Ecological

Best suited for these site conditions:
Cold
Disturbance
Fire
Flooding
Riparian
Best suited for these management goals:
Erosion control
Forage production
Pollinator habitat
Wildlife habitat

Additional Information

Warning:
Commercial availability:
Available
Notes:
Very short seed viability (2-3 days). Requires moist conditions constantly to increase establishment.
Citations:

USDA 2025, Stevens and Dozier 2001, Fryer 2012.

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