Mule's Fat (Salicifolia)

The Mule's Fat (Salicifolia) is generally described as a perennial shrub. This is native to the U.S. (United States) has its most active growth period in the summer . The Mule's Fat (Salicifolia) has yellow-green foliage and inconspicuous yellow flowers, with an abuncance of conspicuous white fruits or seeds. The greatest bloom is usually observed in the mid spring, with fruit and seed production starting in the summer and continuing until fall. Leaves are not retained year to year. The Mule's Fat (Salicifolia) has a short life span relative to most other plant species and a rapid growth rate. At maturity, the typical Mule's Fat (Salicifolia) will reach up to 10 feet high, with a maximum height at 20 years of 10 feet.

The Mule's Fat (Salicifolia) is easily found in nurseries, garden stores and other plant dealers and distributors. It can be propagated by bare root, container, cuttings, seed. It has a slow ability to spread through seed production and the seedlings have high vigor. Note that cold stratification is not required for seed germination and the plant cannot survive exposure to temperatures below -3°F. has low tolerance to drought and restricted water conditions.