Booth Willow

*ORDERING QUANTITIES - our seedlings are sold in bulk*
10 - 27 cubic inch (ci) seedlings are sold in bundles of 24 (1 unit = 24 seedlings)
100 & 175 cubic inch (ci) seedlings are sold in bundles of 9 (1 unit = 9 seedlings)

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Salix boothii

Native Species

Natural Habitat: Moist mountain riparian zones, streams, wet meadows, floodplains, seeps, high‑elevation corridors with cold, moist soils and seasonal flooding

Foliage / Flowers: Deciduous multi‑stem shrub; leaves lance‑shaped to oval up to 4 in long with shiny upper surface and hairy new growth; early spring catkins (male to ~1.5 in, female up to ~2.75 in)

Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade

Growth Rate: Rapid; prolific spring growth; reproduces by seed and sprouting from stems or roots

20‑year Height: Up to ~20 ft, commonly ~10–20 ft under good conditions

Elevation Range: ~4,000–10,000 ft depending on region

Cold Hardiness: USDA Zones 2–6; tolerates approximately –40 °F

Fire Tolerance: Moderate, resprouts relatively easily after low to moderate intensity fires

Wind Tolerance: High, flexible stems tolerate wind and snow loading well

Soil Preference: Moist to saturated soils, adapted to clay, silt, loam, gravel; prefers cold groundwater-fed sites

Alkali / Saline Soil Tolerance: Low to moderate; tolerates mildly alkaline soils (pH up to ~8.0)

Life Span: Moderate; typically 30–60+ years

Minimum Annual Precip: Prefers 18–25 in per year or consistent groundwater saturation

Drought Tolerance: Low, requires reliable soil moisture and seasonal flooding

Windbreak Spacing: For riparian stabilization, space individual shrubs ~5–8 ft apart

Potential Pests / Disease: Susceptible to leaf beetles, aphids, sawflies, rust fungi, cankers; performs best in suitable moisture conditions

Deer Resistance: Low, highly palatable to deer, elk, moose, rabbits, beavers

Wildlife Value: Excellent, early-season pollen/nectar for pollinators; key browse species for big game and beaver; provides nesting cover; stabilizes streambanks, benefiting fish habitat

Wildlife Value:
• Excellent early-season nectar and pollen source for native pollinators
• Important browse species for big game and beaver
• Provides nesting habitat and cover for birds
• Stabilizes streambanks and improves aquatic habitat