Sandbar Willow Shrubs

I thought this was a Cottonwood Tree but my research has this as a Sandbar Willow Shrub. Well, actually it is a thicket of said shrubs.

Here I thought that willows only came in tree form but I learned that they also grow as a shrub. This group of sandbar willow shrubs are native to North America and grows 6-15 feet tall. Since all willows love moisture, it is common to see them growing alongside streams. Their interlacing roots help to hold back soil and stops erosion. I found this group alongside of a small stream last May.

In the spring, catkins appear on the branches, and in May-June the catkins open to release the cottony seeds.

I mentioned that willows love moisture, so naturally their roots will gravitate towards moisture. You would be smart not to plant willows near water pipes or sewer lines.

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