About Salix barclayi Andersson
Salix barclayi, commonly known as Barclay's willow, is a willow species native to North America. It occurs mainly in the northwestern region of the United States and Canada, where it grows at elevation near lakes and streams.
This species is a slender shrub that can reach up to 2.5 meters (8 feet) in height. Its leaves range from elliptic to obovate in shape, measuring 2 to 6 centimeters long and 1 to 2.5 centimeters wide. Young leaves are hairy, and hairs along the midrib remain present when the leaf reaches maturity.
The catkins of Salix barclayi grow on short, leafy peduncles. Staminate catkins are 3 centimeters long and have two stamens, while pistillate catkins are 2.5 to 5 centimeters long and glabrous.
