Botanical Name: Salix gooddingii
Common Name: Canyon willow, Goodings willow Type of Plant: dicot: tree Character deciduous Habit of Growth: Overall Shape an upright, mostly single-trunked tree, with slender arching and spreading branches forming a loose rounded canopy; smaller branches may droop Height 30'- 50' (60') Spread 2/3 - equal Growth Rate rapid Environment: Exposure outdoors full or partial sun Soil loose sandy loam preferred: can tolerate poor drainage/clay Hardiness hardy (zones 11-14): best in warm coastal valley locations Morphology: Leaves pinnate, alternate, elliptic – narrowly lanceolate; finely serrate, 3" - 6" long; dark green above, paler beneath Flowers in catkins: inconspicuous, greenish-yellow; spring Fruit a tiny one-winged samara Propagation: seed, hardwood cuttings Usage: a fast-growing shade tree for quick effect; good for wet soil problem areas; has an invasive root system; suffers from wind damage Landscape Care: Watering regular; prefers heavy watering but will tolerate an occasional deep soak after established Fertilizing very little is required Pruning head high - keep canopy thinned; tends to sucker when young Pests/Diseases aphids, sooty mold Special Conditions/Other native to riparian areas, coastal canyons of S. Cal. Origin: Southern California Family: Salicaceae Notes: |
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