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(Salix hastata)
Halberd Willow (Salix hastata)
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Estimated Native Range
Summary
Salix hastata, commonly known as Halberd Willow, is a deciduous shrub native to a variety of habitats including alpine and subalpine areas, wetlands, and along streams and rivers across North America and Eurasia. It typically grows 1 to 2 meters tall but can reach up to 4 meters in optimal conditions, often forming dense thickets. The Halberd Willow is characterized by its narrow leaves that resemble a halberd, a type of medieval weapon, and bears yellow catkins that appear before the leaves in early spring, providing early-season interest.
The Halberd Willow is valued for its ability to stabilize soil and its use in riparian restoration projects. It is also appreciated for its ease of cultivation and adaptability to wet conditions, making it suitable for waterside plantings and rain gardens. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist to wet soils with slow to medium drainage. While it is not known for aggressive roots, it can spread through suckering, which should be managed in a garden setting. This willow is relatively low-maintenance but can be susceptible to willow beetle and fungal diseases.CC BY-SA 4.0
The Halberd Willow is valued for its ability to stabilize soil and its use in riparian restoration projects. It is also appreciated for its ease of cultivation and adaptability to wet conditions, making it suitable for waterside plantings and rain gardens. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist to wet soils with slow to medium drainage. While it is not known for aggressive roots, it can spread through suckering, which should be managed in a garden setting. This willow is relatively low-maintenance but can be susceptible to willow beetle and fungal diseases.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Shrub
- Height: 5-6 feet
- Width: 2-3 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Yellow
- Flowering Season: Summer
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Medium, High
- Drainage: Slow, Medium
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Low Maintenance, Salt Tolerant, Water Garden
Natural Habitat
native to a variety of habitats including alpine and subalpine areas, wetlands, and along streams and rivers across North America and Eurasia
Other Names
Common Names: Spieß-Weide, Kalvaspaju, Bleikvier, Blekvide, Spjutvide
Scientific Names: , Salix hastata, Salix alpina, Salix farrae var. walpolei, Salix hastata var. pilosa, Salix hastata var. subalpina, Salix hastata var. angustifolia, Salix hastata var. macrophylla, Salix hastata subsp. psiloides, Salix hastata var. tardiflora
GBIF Accepted Name: Salix hastata L.