Coastal Plain Willow
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 |