Salix laevigata - Red Willow (Plant) Size:1G Natural Habitat Serpentine chaparral near

Natural Habitat Serpentine chaparral near coast

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Leaves are tall and upright

Water Requirement Low Soil Type Any Flower Color None Flowering Months May

Showy late winter or early spring flowers attract hummingbirds and berries follow

Salix laevigata - Red Willow (Plant) Size:1G Natural Habitat Serpentine chaparral nearDeciduous tree recommended as erosion control near streams. In winter, bare stems are red. Forage source for the Western Tiger Swallowtail, Mourning Cloak, Lorquin's Admiral, and Hairstreaks. Plant Characteristics Family Name Salicaceae Species Name Salix laevigata Common Name Red Willow Plant Type Tree Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Inland Sun, Inland Part Sun, Water Requirement Moderate Soil Type Any Flower Color Yellow, Gold Flowering Months January,