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Salix gooddingii Ball
Goodding's willow, San Joaquin willow
USDA Symbol: SAGO
USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.
A deciduous tree 15-40 ft. with yellow stems and light-green leaves. The bark of this sometimes shrubby plant is rough and dark. Catkins appear on leafy, lateral stems.
Plant Characteristics
Duration: Perennial Habit: Tree Leaf: Green
Flower:
Fruit: Size Class: 36-72 ft.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Green
Bloom Time: Mar , Apr
Distribution
USA: AZ , CA , NM , NV , TX , UT
Native Distribution: C. & s. CA, e. to NV & w. AZ
Native Habitat: A variety of wet places mostly below 2000 ft.
USDA Native Status: L48(N) Growing Conditions
Water Use: High
Light Requirement: Part Shade
CaCO3 Tolerance: Low
Soil Description: Various wet soils.
Conditions Comments: Useful in revegetation of wetland areas.
Propagation
Description: Willows are among the easiest of all plants to root from cuttings.
Stem and root cuttings are used. Propagation is also accomplished by sowing fresh, untreated seed onto a moist seedbed. Seed viability lasts only a few days.
Seed Collection: Not Available
Seed Treatment: No treatment is necessary.
Commercially Avail: yes
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Metadata
Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff
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