SALIX BEBBIANA / BEAKED WILLOW

SALIX BEBBIANA / Bebb’s Willow

A Native Shrub Willow with Rapid Growth and Wildlife Value

Salix bebbiana, commonly known as Bebb’s Willow, is a native deciduous shrub valued for its flexible, slender stems, rapid growth, and ecological benefits. Thriving in full sun to partial shade with moist to wet soils, Bebb’s Willow is ideal for riparian plantings, naturalized landscapes, and wildlife gardens. Its fast establishment and adaptability make it an excellent choice for erosion control and habitat restoration.

Why Choose Bebb’s Willow?

Rapid Growth: Quickly establishes and spreads to form dense thickets.
Wildlife Friendly: Provides cover and nesting sites for birds; supports pollinators.
Wet-Site Tolerant: Thrives along streams, ponds, and low-lying areas.
Low Maintenance & Hardy: Adaptable and resilient in native landscapes.

Key Features:

Foliage Color: Medium green, narrow lance-shaped leaves; yellow in fall.
Flower Color: Small, yellowish catkins in early spring.
Height and Spread: Typically grows 10–20 feet tall and wide.
Hardiness: Hardy to USDA Zones 2–7.
Sunlight: Prefers full sun to partial shade.
Soil Requirements: Moist to wet soils; tolerates clay, loam, and sandy conditions.

Specifications:

Plant Size: 10–20 feet tall, 10–20 feet wide.
Growth Habit: Upright, multi-stemmed deciduous shrub.
Hardiness: USDA Zones 2–7.
Flowering: Early spring catkins.
Fall Interest: Leaves turn yellow in autumn.

Ideal Uses:

Riparian & Wetland Plantings: Excellent for stream banks and pond edges.
Naturalized Landscapes: Forms dense thickets for informal plantings.
Wildlife Gardens: Provides cover, nesting sites, and early-season nectar.
Erosion Control: Fast-growing roots stabilize soil in moist areas.

Bebb’s Willow is a hardy and ecologically valuable native shrub. Its rapid growth, wet-site tolerance, and wildlife benefits make it an excellent choice for riparian restoration, naturalized landscapes, and wildlife-friendly plantings.