Salix gooddingii - Goodding's Black Willow (Plant) Size:5G and appreciation of this unique

and appreciation of this unique ecological community

Spreads by rhizomes

May Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen Height by Width 10ft

fast draining Flower Color Blue Flowering Months December

In wetlands gather cattail pollen for golden pancakes

Salix gooddingii - Goodding's Black Willow (Plant) Size:5G and appreciation of this uniqueFast growing willow for erosion control near streams. Roots can be invasive. Forage source for the Western Tiger Swallowtail, Lorquin's Admiral, and Hairstreaks. Found locally in the Arroyo Seco and the Los Angeles River. Plant Characteristics Family Name Salicaceae Species Name Salix gooddingii Common Name Goodding's Black Willow Plant Type Tree Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Inland Sun, Inland Part Sun, Water Requirement High Soil Type Any Flower Color