Salix barclayi, or Barclay's willow, is a species of willow native to North America, found primarily in the Northwestern area of the United States and Canada.[2] It grows near lakes and streams at elevation. It is a shrub, that can grow up to 2.5 m. (8 ft.) tall and tends to be slender. Leaves are elliptic to obovate, 2–6 cm long and 1–2.5 cm wide. Leaves are hairy when young, with midrib hairs lasting into maturity. Catkins are on short, leafy peduncles. Staminate catkins are 3 cm long with 2 stamens, while pistillate catkins are 2.5–5 cm long and glabrous.[3]

Salix barclayi
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malpighiales
Family: Salicaceae
Genus: Salix
Species:
S. barclayi
Binomial name
Salix barclayi
Andersson

Care

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This plant prefers partial sun and well-drained, moist soil to survive efficiently. This plant should grow very quickly, but tends to spread very slowly.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Stritch, L. (2020) [amended version of 2018 assessment]. "Salix barclayi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T126589010A171684043. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-2.RLTS.T126589010A171684043.en. Retrieved 1 July 2024.
  2. ^ "USDA Plants Database".
  3. ^ Ireland, O. Plants of the Three Sisters Region. Eugene, OR. University of Oregon. 1968. pg. 50.
  4. ^ "Salix barclayi / Barclay's Willow". Online Plant. Retrieved 2016-10-31.