Overview:
Categories: Deciduous, Wildlife Value
Image courtesy of Mary Ellen (Mel) Harte, Bugwood.org
One of the varieties of willows found along streams in Colorado, the Coyote Willow can be used for restoration/conservation of riparian areas, but is not recommended for Double El Conservation District area due to moisture needs.
Features:
Scientfic Name: Salix exiguaNative: Yes
Growth Habit: Dense
Growth Rate: Rapid
Max. Height (ft): 10
Max Width/Spread (ft): 10
Life Span: Short
Cold Hardiness: Excellent
Drought Resistance: Poor
Elevation Range: 9500
Soil Conditions:
Wildlife Value: High
Wildlife Notes: Food and cover for birds; browse value for deer, elk and moose
Seasonal Color: Not Conspicuous
Possible Insect Issues: willow and poplar boreres, sawfly galls
Possible Disease Issues: leaf rust
Miscellany: Suckers and spreads
Ordering Information:
Our annual tree program is now closed to orders. It will re-open for orders in Winter of 2024-25.
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Seedling Tree Sales are Closed
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Large Tree Sales are Closed
It will re-open for orders in Winter of 2024-25.
*Trees purchased through our programs cannot be resold, are intended for conservation efforts, and not for ornamental-only landscaping projects. We do not ship orders at this time. Other conditions may apply, dependent upon the program products you choose to purchase. For full details, visit our Tree Program, Shipping, Payment & Returns and Terms & Conditions pages for more information.
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IF we have been able to source this tree in quality and price for our conservation partners, this year, online ordering options will be displayed, below. If no ordering options shown? We currently do not have this variety in our offerings.
