Red Willow
Red Willow
Salix laevigata
Plant type:
Shrub,
Tree
Lifecycle:
Perennial
Growing season:
NA
Cover:
Moderate
Soil
Acceptable soil conditions:
Clay,
Loam,
Silt,
Sand,
Gravel
Soil Conditions:
Location
Min elevation:
0
Max elevation:
7200
Counties:
Esmeralda,
Lincoln,
Washoe
Reproduction & Growth
Growth rate:
NA
Germination overall:
Moderate
Germination rate:
Fast
Reproduction:
NA
Establishment:
Moderate
Lifespan:
NA
Survival:
NA
Ecological
Best suited for these site conditions:
Cold
Disturbance
Flooding
Riparian
Best suited for these management goals:
Erosion control
Forage production
Pollinator habitat
Wildlife habitat
Additional Information
Warning:
Commercial availability:
Commonly available
Citations:
CNPS 2025, FNA 2025.