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Salix gooddingii
Salix gooddingii C.R. Ball
Goodding's Willow, San Joaquin Willow
Salicaceae (Willow Family)
Synonym(s): Salix gooddingii var. vallicola, Salix gooddingii var. variabilis, Salix nigra var. vallicola, Salix vallicola
USDA Symbol: SAGO
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: GreenBloom Time: Mar , Apr
Distribution
USA: AZ , CA , NM , NV , TX , UTNative Distribution: C. & s. CA, e. to NV & w. AZ
Native Habitat: A variety of wet places mostly below 2000 ft.
Growing Conditions
Water Use: HighLight Requirement: Part Shade
CaCO3 Tolerance: Low
Soil Description: Various wet soils.
Conditions Comments: Useful in revegetation of wetland areas.
Value to Beneficial Insects
Special Value to Native BeesThis information was provided by the Pollinator Program at The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation.
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
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FACW | FACW | FACW |
Additional resources
USDA: Find Salix gooddingii in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Salix gooddingii in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Salix gooddingii
Metadata
Record Modified: 2021-03-12Research By: TWC Staff