Peachleaf willow (Salix amygdaloides)
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Type
Deciduous
Status
Native
Edible fruit/nut tree?
NO
Names
Latin (scientific) name: Salix amygdaloides
Common English name: Peachleaf willow
Other names:
French name: Saule à feuilles de pêcher
Habitat
Occurs on moist soil along lakes and rivers.
Other notes
This willow ranges from British Columbia to Quebec.
Hardiness zone(s)
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
A hardiness zone is a geographically defined area where a given plant is capable of growing. Hardiness zones are based largely on climate, particularly minimum temperatures. Zone 0 covers the harshest areas in Canada for plant species. Higher numbers represent more temperate areas.
For more information on plant hardiness zones in Canada, visit Natural Resources Canada.
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