Salix lasiolepis - Arroyo Willow (Plant) socks and engaging way to identify

and engaging way to identify plants

Introduced by Santa Barbara Botanic Garden

Kangaroo Rats that never drink water

and provide great benefit to birds

Salix lasiolepis - Arroyo Willow (Plant) socks and engaging way to identifySmall tree recommended as erosion control near streams. It likes water. Forage source for the Western Tiger Swallowtail, Mourning Cloak, Lorquin's Admiral, and Hairstreaks. Plant Characteristics Family Name Salicaceae Species Name Salix lasiolepis Common Name Arroyo Willow Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Inland Sun, Inland Part Sun, Water Requirement High Soil Type Sand, fast draining Flower Color Yellow, Gold Flowering Months January, March,