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The Barclay's Willow (Barclayi) is generally described as a perennial tree or shrub. This is native to the U.S. (United States) has its most active growth period in the spring and summer . Leaves are not retained year to year. The Barclay's Willow (Barclayi) has a moderate life span relative to most other plant species and a rapid growth rate. At maturity, the typical Barclay's Willow (Barclayi) will reach up to 15 feet high, with a maximum height at 20 years of 15 feet.
The Barclay's Willow (Barclayi) is not commonly available from nurseries, garden stores and other plant dealers and distributors. It can be propagated by bare root, container, cuttings. It has a moderate ability to spread through seed production and the seedlings have low vigor. Note that cold stratification is not required for seed germination and the plant cannot survive exposure to temperatures below -43°F. has low tolerance to drought and restricted water conditions.
| Category | |
|---|---|
| Growth Rate | Rapid |
| General Type | Tree, Shrub |
| Growth Period | Spring, Summer |
| Growth Duration | Perennial |
| Lifespan | Moderate |
| Plant Nativity | Native to U.S. |
| Commercial Availability | No Known Source |
| Displays Fall Colors | No |
|---|---|
| Shape/Growth Form | Multiple Stem |
| Drought Tolerance | Low |
| Shade Tolerance | Intolerant |
| Height When Mature | 15 |
| Vegetative Spread | Slow |
| Flower Color | White |
| Flower Conspicuousness | No |
| Seed Spread Rate | Moderate |
| Propagations (Ways to Grow) | Bare Root, Container, Cuttings |
|---|---|
| Moisture Requirements | High |
| Cold Stratification Required | Yes |
| Minimum Temperature | -43 |
| Soil Depth for Roots | 16 |
| Toxic to Nearby Plants | No |
| Toxic to Livestock | No |
| After-Harvest Resprout Ability | Yes |
| Responds to Coppicing | No |
| pH Range | 5.5–7.5 pH |
|---|---|
| Precipitation Range | 20–20 inches/yr |
| Planting Density | 1700–4800 indiv./acre |
| Soil Textures | Coarse, Fine, Medium |
| Soil Depth for Roots | 16 |
| Minimum Frost-Free Days | 100 day(s) |
| Salinity Tolerance | None |
| CaCO3 Tolerance | Low |
| Leaf Retention | No |
|---|---|
| Palatability | Low |
| Fire Resistant | No |
| Causes Livestock Bloating | None |
Source: USDA, NRCS, PLANTS Database, plants.usda.gov.
National Plant Data Center, Baton Rouge, LA 70874-4490 USA
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