White Willow (Salix alba L.)
Also known as golden willow.
↑Summary
Native to Europe and western to central Asia, this tree has been introduced to North America in many regions, and is particularly common in the Northeast.
↑Range - Expand
Legend | Color |
Introduced | |
Introduced or Not Present |
This tentative map is based on our own research. It may have limited data on Canada and/or Mexico, and there is some subjectivity in our assignment of plants as introduced vs. expanded. Read more in this blog post.
↑Uses
Cultivated both as a landscaping plant and for use in forestry. Salix alba 'Vitellina' ("Golden Willow"), selected for its golden-yellow shoots, has escaped cultivation and established itself in the wild in the U.S.
↑Links & External Resources
• White Willow | The Wood Database (About This Site)
• Salix alba (White Willow) | USDA PLANTS Database (About This Site)
• Salix alba | Go Botany (About This Site)
• Salix alba (White Willow) | Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder (About This Site)
• White Willow | Virginia Tech Dendrology Factsheets (About This Site)
• Salix alba | Biota of North America Project (BONAP) (About This Site)
• Salix alba | NatureServe Explorer (About This Site)
• Salix alba | Flora of North America (About This Site)
• White Willow | Maryland Biodiversity Project (About This Site)