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goat willow

goat willow

Salix caprea

shrub☀️ full sun💧💧💧 high water Hardy: Zone 4aZone 8b

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A vigorous deciduous shrub valued for its early catkins that appear in late winter to early spring, providing nectar for hungry bees. It prefers moist sites and tolerates wet conditions well.

Overview

Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
fast
Size
15–30′ tall × 15–25′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Family
Salicaceae

Native Range

Europe and western Asia

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

WinterSpring

Companion Planting

Plants well with