Salix humilis

Two varieties are present in NY - S. humilis var. humilis and S. humilis var. tristis.  Found in mixed forest openings and edges, balds and ledges, moist prairies.  Early spring catkins.

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Plant Information

Common Name(s): 
prairie willow
Type: 
Native
Shrubs, Trees
Moisture: 
Dry
Moist
Light: 
Sun
Part Sun

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