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Salix lucida

Shining Willow

Tree Characteristics

Leaves:

Deciduous

Height:

5 - 12m

Width:

0 - 0m

Growth Rate:

Fast

Tree Tolerances

Plant Hardiness Zone:

3, 4, 5, 6

Shade Tolerance:

Full Sun Part Shade

pH Tolerance:

Unknown

Drought Tolerance:

Very Low

Flooding Tolerance:

High

Salt Spray Tolerance:

Unknown

Soil Salt Tolerance:

Unknown

Planting site and Native Range

Planting Site:

Naturalization, Parks, Residential

Native to Ontario:

Yes

Native to North America:

Yes

Insects and Diseases

Just like Poplar (Populus) species, Willows (Salix) are also affected by many pests and diseases. Some of these pests and diseases include canker, blight, aphids, scale, borers, etc. Although there are many pests and diseases, this species makes an excellent specimen tree in wet areas where most trees have difficulty growing.

Management Notes

Susceptible to storm breakage