Arroyo Willow

Salix lasiolepis

Plant type:
Tree
Lifecycle:
Perennial
Cover:
High

Soil

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

Location

Min elevation:
0
Max elevation:
7000
Counties:
Carson City,
Clark,
Elko,
Esmeralda,
Humboldt,
Lander,
Lincoln,
Mineral,
Nye,
Storey,
Washoe

Reproduction & Growth

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

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:
tends to be weedy
Commercial availability:
Commonly available
Notes:
Very short seed viability (2-3 days). Requires moist conditions constantly to increase establishment.
Citations:

Sacchi and Price 1992, USDA 2025.

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