Etymology: Salix: Latin name for the willow and meaning "to leap or spring" in reference to its fast growth
Plants: perennial shrub 3 1/2'-8' tall, multi-stemmed
Leaves: mostly linear or spatula-shaped, toothed near the top, underside whitened
Flowers: mostly stalkless, 1"-2" long, fuzzy catkins
Conservation Status: Introduced - escaped