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Salix caroliniana (Coastal plain willow)
Flaigg, Norman G.

Salix caroliniana Michx.

Coastal plain willow

Salicaceae (Willow Family)

USDA Symbol: saca5

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

Shrub or small tree with spreading or slightly drooping branches.

This is the common small tree willow found at low altitudes in the southeastern United States.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Tree
Leaf Color: Green

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Green
Bloom Time: Mar , Apr

Distribution

USA: AL , AR , DE , FL , GA , IL , IN , KS , KY , LA , MD , MS , MO , NE , NC , OH , OK , PA , SC , TN , TX , VA , WV , DC
Native Distribution: S. Pennsylvania south to S. Florida, west to central Texas, and north to SE. Nebraska; to 2000 (610 m).
Native Habitat: Wet soils of stream banks and swamps.
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

Growing Conditions

Water Use: High
Light Requirement: Part Shade
CaCO3 Tolerance: Medium
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From the National Suppliers Directory

According to the inventory provided by Associate Suppliers, this plant is available at the following locations:

Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation Native Plant Nursery - Sanibel, FL

Bibliography

Trees of Central Texas (1984) Vines, Robert A.

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Salix caroliniana in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Salix caroliniana in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Salix caroliniana

Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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