Salix scouleriana (Scouler's willow)

Cultivation

Grow in moist or boggy, neutral to acid soil, preferably in full sun. Avoid chalk. Tolerates partial shade. Will not tolerate drought. Site careful as develops an aggressive root system. Resents root disturbance.

Suggested uses

Banks and Slopes, Coastal, Hedging/Screens, Wildlife, Waterside, Bog garden, Bees (attract & feed bees)

UK hardiness

H7

USDA zones

Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

Sunset zone

4, 5, 6, 1, 2, 3

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = High
Central Valley = High
South Coastal = High
South Inland = High
High and Intermediate Desert = Inappropriate
Low Desert = Inappropriate

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Erect

Native to

Western North America, Central North America

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

Yes

Toxicity

Not toxic