Salix exigua, Sandbar Willow

Sandbar Willow

A California native tree or shrub that can reach up to 23 feet tall. White flowers bloom in the winter through spring. This tree goes deciduous in the winter. The green leaves are broad and long.

Plant with:Maples (Acer sp.), Alders (Alnus sp.), Dogwood (Cornus sp.),California Walnut(Juglans californicaor hindsii), Sycamore (Platanus racemosa),Cottonwood(Populus sp.), Currant/Gooseberry(Ribes sp.), wildRose(Rosa sp.), and wild grape (Vitis californicaor girdiana). Also works well with various wetland grasses and grass-like plants such asSedges (Carex sp.), Spikerush (Eleocharis sp.), Rushes (Juncus sp.), andAlkali Sacaton(Sporobolus airoides)

Best in full sun

Likes moisture

Attracts bees, birds, and butterflies

Hardy to -10

Native to California