Salix exigua (interior) Sand Bar Willow

This willow is a small, deciduous shrub native to North America. It typically grows in riparian zones and sandy soils, with slender, flexible stems and narrow, lance-shaped leaves that turn yellow in the fall. The plant produces inconspicuous catkins that appear in early spring, adding a subtle touch of green to its environment. A willow that grows well on banks and sandy and gravelly sites. Useful for streambank restoration.