Botanical name: salix lucida var. lasiandra
Type: Shrub/tree
Sun requirement: Full sun to part shade
Height: 3 - 9 m
Spread: 1-3 m
Soil moisture: Moist to wet
Features: One of the taller native willows. Pacific willow can be added to pond edges and used to stabilize stream sides. Its long green leaves and bark are a favorite food of browsing wildlife including deer and beavers. Once nibbled on it has an outstanding ability to regenerate. A common choice for wetland and riparian restoration projects.
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