Yellow Willow

Salix lutea

Plant type:
Tree
Lifecycle:
Perennial
Growing season:
NA
Cover:
High

Soil

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

Location

Min elevation:
0
Max elevation:
9500
Counties:
Carson City,
Douglas,
Elko,
Esmeralda,
Humboldt,
Lander,
Lyon,
Mineral,
Nye,
Washoe,
White Pine

Reproduction & Growth

Growth rate:
High
Germination overall:
NA
Germination rate:
Fast
Reproduction:
High
Establishment:
NA
Lifespan:
Moderate
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:
Not commonly available
Notes:
Very short seed viability (2-3 days). Requires moist conditions constantly to increase establishment.
Citations:

Uchytil 1989, USDA 2025.

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