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Common Name: Coastal Plain Willow

Species Name: Salix caroliniana Michx.

Family Name: Salicaceae

Plant Type: Shrubs

 

 

Plant Facts  
Origin North America
Duration Perennial
Distribution in Oklahoma Eastern, south-central and south-west riparian areas
Sun Preference Shade Intolerant
Susceptibility Foliar Diseases

 

 

ID Characteristics

  • Field Identification Characteristics

    Common riparian small tree or large shrub 

  • Leaf and Stem Characteristics
    • Plant Height: 3-inch diameter, 5-20 foot height
    • Leaves: Decidious Broadleaf
    • Leaf Type: Simple
    • Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
    • Leaf Shape: Long, narrowly lance-shaped
    • Stipules: Yes
  • Floral Characteristics
    • Petals: Narrow catkins with yellow densely hairy scales
    • Petal Number: 0
    • Flower Color: Yellow
    • Flower Timing: Spring
    • Fruit Type: Capsule with small seeds

 

 

Habitat/Ecology  
Habitat Flood plains, along stream banks
Soil Type Wet riparian soils
USDA Cold Hardiness Zone 6 to 8
Successional Stage Early

 

 

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