
Distribution of Salix candida in the US
Map used by permission of Dr John Kartesz & BONAP
COLOR CODE
Present in County
Present in State
Present but rare
Salix candida, Thalictrum 'Black Stockings', Amsonia, Chionanthus virginiana
The metal tripod at left is for Clematis 'Betty Corning', one of my favorites!
The support is made from three 16ft x 1/2in rebars and concrete reinforcing wire and is hidden by foliage later. This is part of our back garden.


The Wonderful World of Willows
Vermont Willow Nursery
Our Sageleaf Willow shown in August when in full growth. I took no cuttings in 2013 and it doubled in size!
It's one of the best Salix for small gardens, rock gardens and large containers.
$15.50 per bundle of 5
NATIVE



The Sage Willow is at home in our garden growing alongside lilies, meadow-rue, Clematis 'Betty Corning' and amsonia. No special soil preparation was done before planting. This form of S. candida 'George Newman' was found by George Newman in Newfoundland; a plantsman with a great eye for the exceptional and a fabulous grower of native plants.

Female catkins on a plant in the nursery at left with ovaries more openly spaced.

Salix candida growing wild in the High Peak Fen (Aapa Mire) in Colorado.
This species grows in diverse locations and seems to thrive anywhere it's moist.
Photo courtesy of Mike Kintgen, Denver Botanic Garden.
Female catkins on our original plan mid-May

Salix candida produces an abundance of gray catkins that bees are fond of.
They stand erect on their stems making them easy to find by winged insects!

Catkins of the Sageleaf Willow appear before the leaves and are simply delightful.
not available
for Spring 2021