Description

A coastal native large shrub or small tree with an upright, rounded habit; attractive catkins in spring, then shimmering silvery, sea-green foliage for the rest of the season; ideal for planting in coastal areas, and useful to stabilize slopes

Landscape Attributes

Dune Willow is a dense multi-stemmed deciduous tree with a more or less rounded form. Its average texture blends into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition.

Dune Willow is recommended for the following landscape applications;

Planting & Growing

Dune Willow will grow to be about 25 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 20 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 1 foot from the ground, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 60 years or more.

This tree does best in full sun to partial shade. It is quite adaptable, prefering to grow in average to wet conditions, and will even tolerate some standing water. It is not particular as to soil pH, but grows best in sandy soils, and is able to handle environmental salt. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This species is native to parts of North America.