Goat Willow Seeds

Habitat

native to Europe and northeastern Asia
hardy to zone 4
Habit and Form

a small, deciduous tree
15′ to 25′ tall
almost equal spread
upright, erect branching
medium-fine texture
fast growth rate
Summer Foliage

simple, deciduous leaves
alternate leaf arrangement
oblong leaf shape
2″ to 4″ long
irregularly toothed or entire
young leaves are pubescent
dark green leaf color
Autumn Foliage

yellow fall color
Flowers

male catkins, showy
white
1″ to 2″ long
blooms in April
Fruit

not ornamentally important
Bark

yellowish-brown stems
pubescent
older bark is dark brown
Culture

fast growing
easily transplanted form containers are B&B
prefers moist soil
prefers to grow along water sources
full sun
pH adaptable
Landscape Use

good tree for wet sites
for open areas
for fine texture
Liabilities

numerous insect and disease problems.
constant limb litter under tree
ice and wind breakage occurs easily
suckers
short-lived
canker
ID Features

yellowish colored stems
alternate, simple, oblong leaves that are unevenly serrated
purplish-brown stout buds, 0.25″ to 0.5″ long
flowers bottle-brush like
Propagation

by cuttings
Cultivars/Varieties

‘Pendula’ (also known as ‘Kilmarnock’ and ‘Weeping Sally’) – This form is commonly sold as a grafted small tree. The branches are stiffly weeping and are most ornamental in late winter when they are dotted with catkins. If the plant is grown on its own roots, it will creep over the ground.