Willow, Sandbar
(Salix Interior)
Salix Interior
| Size | Light | Hardiness |
|---|---|---|
| 6′-16′ | full sun, part shade | Zone: 2 |
| # Per Bundle | Bundle Type | Size |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | Rooted Cutting (RC) | 18″-24″ |
| 25 | Rooted Cutting (RC) | 2′-3′ |
This small tree is often shrub like and forms dense thickets on newly formed sand bars. It is common throughout Iowa. The sandbar willow is the pioneer tree on newly formed soils along streams and has a dense, fibrous root system valuable for protecting soil against water cutting.