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Sage-leaved Willow
Salix candida

Sage-leaved Willow (Salix candida) Other common names: Hoary Willow

French names: Saule tomenteux

Family: Willow Family (Salicaceae)

Group: Willows

Distinctive features: Shrub

Leaves: Alternate, Simple

Books: Shrubs of Ontario: 37   

Native/Non-native: Native

Photographs: 132 photographs available, of which 7 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.

Range Map is at the bottom of the page

Sage-leaved Willow (Salix candida)

Sage-leaved Willow.

Sage-leaved Willow (Salix candida)

Sage-leaved Willow grows in boggy and damp habitats. It is a very low growing shrub.

Sage-leaved Willow (Salix candida)

Sage-leaved Willow leaf, upper surface.

Sage-leaved Willow (Salix candida)

Underside of leaf.

Sage-leaved Willow (Salix candida)

Sage-leaved Willow seeds forming in late May.

Sage-leaved Willow (Salix candida)

Sage-leaved Willow (Salix candida)

Ripe Sage-leaved Willow seeds.


Range map for Sage-leaved Willow (Salix candida)

PLEASE NOTE: A coloured Province or State means this species occurs somewhere in that Province/State.
The entire Province/State is coloured, regardless of where in that Province/State it occurs.

(Range map provided courtesy of the USDA website and is displayed here in accordance with their Policies)