Family: Salicaceae
balsam willow
[Salix balsamifera Barratt ex Andersson, more...]
Emmet J. Judziewicz
Emmet J. Judziewicz
Etymology: Salix: Latin name for the willow and meaning "to leap or spring" in reference to its fast growth
Plants: perennial shrub to 16' tall
Leaves: oval to lance-like, toothed, underside whitened, balsam-like odor
Flowers: catkins with or without leaves
Habitat: moist to wet; swamps
Conservation Status: Native
Plants: perennial shrub to 16' tall
Leaves: oval to lance-like, toothed, underside whitened, balsam-like odor
Flowers: catkins with or without leaves
Habitat: moist to wet; swamps
Conservation Status: Native
Flora of North America: Flora of North America Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 7, Wetland Indicator = FACW+ USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos University of Wisconsin - Green Bay: Shrubs: Photos, descriptions, information
- leaves broad (2-4 cm), < 5x as long as wide, dark green and glossy above, grey-green and glaucous below
- margins serrulate or undulate, stipules absent or < 1 mm
- petioles and twigs red and shiny
- tall shrub with multiple stems to 3 m
Emmet J. Judziewicz
Emmet J. Judziewicz
Emmet J. Judziewicz
