I, having lived in northeast IL and southeast PA, never saw this species before, though it is in a number of tree books. It is native to ...Read Moremuch of Alaska, Canada, the Rocky Mountains, the upper Midwest, PA, NY, and New England in swamps, bogs, along water courses, gullies, and even some upland sites. Fast growing like most willows of 3 to 6 feet/year and rarely lives beyond 50 years. It is supposed to have good wildlife value. An interesting native species for naturalistic landscapes and land preserves.
This is a hardy shrub/ssmall tree that grows best in moist soils, but it will grow well in other soils as well, as long as it is not sand...Read Morey and dry. I would be interested in procedures for propagating this species through cuttings. I acquired my rooted cuttings through a State of North Dakota Conservation Nursery.
The name Diamond Willow comes from the diamond shaped patterns on the trunk. C...Read Moreaused by fungi and is more common in shade or poor sites. The contrasting pattern is quite popular for lamps, walking canes, candle holders and many unique pieces of furniture.
This is a northern willow, common in Alaska and all across Canada, found along streams and in swampy areas. It also forms dense thickets after forest fires and is useful in preventing erosion.
I, having lived in northeast IL and southeast PA, never saw this species before, though it is in a number of tree books. It is native to ...Read More
This is a hardy shrub/ssmall tree that grows best in moist soils, but it will grow well in other soils as well, as long as it is not sand...Read More
I do not grow this plant..information only.
The name Diamond Willow comes from the diamond shaped patterns on the trunk. C...Read More