Balsam Willow ◎

: It requires moist to wet, nutrient-poor, acidic soil and does not tolerate drying out.

: It is used in landscape restoration for stabilizing streambanks and controlling soil erosion.

: As a dioecious species, it has separate male and female plants. The catkins appear in early spring, often with or just before the leaves. balsam willow

Balsam willow thrives in cold, wet environments across Canada and the northern United States.

Are you interested in balsam willow for your landscape, or Salix pyrifolia (Balsam Willow) - Minnesota Wildflowers : It requires moist to wet, nutrient-poor, acidic

The ( Salix pyrifolia ) is a hardy deciduous shrub or small tree primarily distinguished by the unique, spicy balsam-like fragrance its leaves and buds emit when crushed . Native to northern North America, it is a staple of wetlands, bogs, and conifer swamps. Key Identification Features

: The leaves are typically ovate to elliptic, often with a heart-shaped base . They are dark glossy green on top and pale blue-green (glaucous) with prominent veins on the underside. The catkins appear in early spring, often with

: It usually grows as a multi-stemmed shrub reaching 6 to 12 feet (1.8 to 3.6 meters) in height, though it can occasionally form a small tree up to 13–20 feet. Habitat and Ecology