Sandbar Willow

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Bundle of 10 | Size: 12-18” | Age: 1-0

Sand Cherry - (Salix interior)

Native to MI. Mature Height: 6-22’. Prefers full sun. Grows best in moist to wet soils along shores, river banks, swamps and swales. Typically a large, multi-stemmed shrub that spreads vigorously. Important pollen and nectar source for early pollinators.

Bundle of 10 | Size: 12-18” | Age: 1-0

Sand Cherry - (Salix interior)

Native to MI. Mature Height: 6-22’. Prefers full sun. Grows best in moist to wet soils along shores, river banks, swamps and swales. Typically a large, multi-stemmed shrub that spreads vigorously. Important pollen and nectar source for early pollinators.

Light Requirement: Full

Soils: Sandy

Fruit: Pale yellow

Flower Color: White flowers, dioecious (male and female flowers on separate plants)

Type: Native suckering shrub

Other Names: Narrowleaf Willow

Range: Eastern and central north America

Typical Mature Height: 15-20’

Bloom Time: April-May

Wildlife Value: Provides wood and shelter for many game birds and forage for deer

Habitat: Shores, dunes, stream margins, ditches, only rarely on dry ground; forms large dense thickets from extensive root systems.