A vital pioneer species, the Bebb willow forms dense thickets along waterways and wetlands across North America. This adaptable shrub, often reaching 5 meters, provides crucial habitat and sustenance. Its elliptic leaves, hairy when young, and distinctive bark with diamond-shaped depressions, add to its character. Bebb willow supports pollinators, serves as a valuable food source for wildlife, and offers medicinal benefits. Its flexible branches are ideal for crafting ropes, baskets, and other woven goods, while the wood is suitable for furniture and decorative items.
Distributions –
foothills; prairie; parkland; boreal; montane
Light –
full-sun-to-partial-shade
Bloom Period –
spring
Height –
Up to 5 metres
up to 16 feet
Habitat –
Moist grassland, open woods, shorelines and flood plains.




