Park Willow (Monticola)

The Park Willow (Monticola) 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 . The Park Willow (Monticola) has green foliage and inconspicuous white flowers, with an abuncance of conspicuous brown fruits or seeds. The greatest bloom is usually observed in the late spring, with fruit and seed production starting in the summer and continuing until summer. Leaves are not retained year to year. The Park Willow (Monticola) has a short life span relative to most other plant species and a moderate growth rate. At maturity, the typical Park Willow (Monticola) will reach up to 12 feet high, with a maximum height at 20 years of 18 feet.

The Park Willow (Monticola) is easily found in nurseries, garden stores and other plant dealers and distributors. It can be propagated by container, cuttings, seed, sprigs. It has a rapid 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 -38°F. has medium tolerance to drought and restricted water conditions.