Description
Livestakes sold in bundles of 10. (36 inch cutting)
At a Glance: This vigorous-growing large shrub or small tree can grow up to 20 feet in height. Its leaves are oval. They are glossy medium green and whitish on the underside.
Appeal: Fast growing. It has shown to be tolerant of seasonal flooding and generally found within a few miles of salt water.
Conservation Uses: Hooker willow is an excellent species for stream banks and riparian area restoration. Its size and stature can provide shade along stream, reducing in-stream water temperatures. Helps control bank erosion.
Helpful Tips: As with any new planting, it should be watered during the dry season for the first 2-3 years until it becomes established. Plants should be spaced 4-6 feet apart and one should expect some mortality.
| Sun/Shade Tolerance | Hydrology | Elevation Range |
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full sun > 80%
mostly sunny 60%-80%
partial sun and shade 40%- 60%
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wet
very moist
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low elevation
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References:
Pojar, Jim, and Andy MacKinnon. Plants of the Pacific Northwest Coast: Washington, Oregon, British Columbia & Alaska. Revised ed. Redmond, Wash.: B.C. Ministry of Forests and Lone Pine Pub., 2004. Print.
“Sound Native Plants.” Sound Native Plants. Web. 31 Oct. 2014. <www.soundnativeplants.com>.
