Gooding's Black Willow

Salix goodingii

Plant type:

Tree

Lifecycle:

Perennial

Growing season:

Cover:

High

Soil

Acceptable soil conditions:

Clay,

Loam,

Silt,

Sand,

Gravel

Soil Conditions:

Alkaline

Location

Min elevation:

Max elevation:

14000

Counties:

Churchill,

Clark,

Lincoln,

Nye

Reproduction & Growth

Growth rate:

High

Germination overall:

Low

Germination rate:

Fast

Reproduction:

Establishment:

Low

Lifespan:

Moderate

Survival:

Ecological

Best suited for these site conditions:

Cold

Disturbance

Flooding

Low light

Riparian

Best suited for these management goals:

Drought resilience

Erosion control

Forage production

Pollinator habitat

Wildlife habitat

Additional Information

Warning:

Commercial availability:

Not commonly available

Notes:

Very short seed viability (2-3 days). Requires moist conditions constantly to increase establishment.

Citations:

Reed 1993, USDA 2025.