Geyer willow is recommended for use in revegetating disturbed riparian areas. It is especially useful for streambank stabilization. It is usually planted as rooted or unrooted stem cuttings. Geyer willow stems contain predeveloped root primordia. Rooted cuttings have higher survival rates than unrooted cuttings.
All willows produce salacin, which is closely related chemically to aspirin.
Geyer willow communities are open and easily accessible, and produce large amounts of forage.