Salix boothii
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Salix boothii

Booth's willow

Tier 2 Difficulty: easy Water: low Light: full_sun
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Soil pH
6–8
Hardiness
Zone 2–7
Click count
4
Observations
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Description

Source: leafsnap

Salix boothii is a species of willow known by the common name Booth's willow.It is native to western North America from British Columbia and Alberta south to California and New Mexico. It grows in moist mountain habitat, such as riverbanks.

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Booth's willow hails from open surroundings like sun-drenched fields and woodland peripheries which offer plenty of illumination. It flourishes in Full Sun but is also capable of withstanding Partial Sun, demonstrating an adaptable nature to differing sunlight circumstances.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 0–32.2°C

Booth's willow showcases significant versatility in adapting to diverse weather conditions, be it hot summers or freezing winters. Nonetheless, there is a preferred temperature range for its growth. If the temperatures rise to extreme levels, the plant can become vulnerable to stress from heat and humidity, potentially leading to its death. In areas where temperatures get close to the lower threshold of its cold endurance, it's crucial to put in place insulation strategies to safeguard the plant.

Ideal temperature: 0–32.2°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-8
Soil pH: 6-8
🌱 Fertilizer

For the purpose of encouraging healthy development, apply fertilizer to your Booth's willow during the onset of spring. Fertilizing on a regular basis boosts the overall well-being, leading to robust growth, toughness in harsh conditions, and bolstered resistance to diseases and pests. Adhere to a particular fertilization timetable for your Booth's willow to guarantee vivid, deeply colored leaves and a plentiful display.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Shrub
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Salix
Family
Salicaceae
Hardiness Zone
2-7
Mature Height
2.13 m to 4.88 m
Mature Spread
1.52 m to 3.05 m
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Size
1.02 cm to 2.03 cm
Bloom Time
Early spring, Mid spring
Planting Time
Spring
Harvest Time
Late spring, Early summer

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Common Names (1)

en Booth's willow