Salix drummondiana, commonly known as Drummond’s Willow, is a deciduous shrub native to riparian zones, wetlands, and moist open areas across the Western USA, Western Canada, and the Yukon. It typically grows to a height and width of 10-15 feet (3-4.6 meters), featuring a multi-stemmed, rounded form. The shrub produces catkins that are silvery-white when young, turning yellow as they mature, which are especially showy in early spring before the leaves emerge. The bark is gray-brown and can become deeply furrowed with age.

Drummond’s Willow is valued for its ability to thrive in wet conditions and is often used for soil stabilization along stream banks and in naturalized wetland plantings. It is also appreciated for its wildlife value, providing food and habitat for various bird species and other wildlife. In garden settings, it can be used as a screen or informal hedge. Drummond’s Willow prefers full sun to part shade and is tolerant of a range of soil types, though it thrives in moist to wet soils. It is relatively low-maintenance but can be susceptible to willow beetle and other pests.CC BY-SA 4.0