Shining Willow
Also Known As:
Pacific WillowBotanical Name:
Salix lucida- Yellow catkins appear after the leaves
- Narrow dark green leaves are glossy above, and glossy light green below
- Plant is called 'shining' because of its smooth glossy leaves
- Reddish-brown bark is smooth
- Leaves are yellow in the fall
- Bloom Time: Spring
Hardiness Zone
3
Flower Colour
- Yellow
Height
5 m-6 m
Spread
5 m-6 m
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Shining Willow
Exposure
- Full Sun
Soil Moisture
- Moist to Average
- Moist to Wet Soils
Foliage Colour
- Green (dark)
Attributes
- Deciduous
- Native to Ontario
Flowering Time
- Spring
Shape
- Upright
Garden Uses
- Bog or water garden
- Naturalizing
Additional Details
Growing Tips & Maintenace
- Shining willow grows best in a moist soil and is suitable for wetland edges or riverbanks.
Additional Notes
- Native to Ontario First Nations used it to treat toothaches, stomach aches, dysentery and dandruff. They used the stems for basketry, bow making and the bark for tea and fabric making. A favourite browse for deer, mouse, elk, beaver and mice. They are also an important habitat for migrating wildlife fowl.
Size: 1g
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