Etymology: Salix: Latin name for the willow and meaning "to leap or spring" in reference to its fast growth
Plants: perennial tree 3 1/2'- 13' tall
Leaves: lance-like to oblong, shiny dark green above, underside whitened
Flowers: much like S. pentandra but with shorter catkins
Habitat: swamps, bogs
Conservation Status: Native

Flora of North America: Flora of North America Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 8, Wetland Indicator = OBL USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos University of Wisconsin - Green Bay: Shrubs: Photos, descriptions, information