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     Douglas county conservation district

serving landowners in Douglas County, Colorado for over 50 years

                                Box 688, 7519 E. Hwy 86, Franktown, CO 80116, 303-688-3042 ext. 100

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Peachleaf willow
  Salix amygdaloides                                                      


 
   

      Growth Form: irregular                       

      Crown Density: open

      Size: to 40 feet high

      Drought Resistance: poor

      Cold Hardiness: excellent

      Growth Rate: rapid

      Life Span: moderate

      Elevational range: to 9,500 feet

      Soil Conditions: moist

      Possible Insect Problems: willow and poplar borers

      Possible Disease Problems: cytospora canker, leaf rust

      Wildlife Value: high: food and cover for birds, browse value for deer, elk & moose

      Seasonal Color: not conspicuous

Miscellany: native