Shining willow

Shining willow (Salix lucida) is a shrub or tree native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be native to Maryland.USDA Plants Database, This plant (or a varietal) is on Maryland's threatened list.
== Identification ==
Its foliage is typically yellow-green.
It grows rapidly from two or more stems to a height of about 13 feet with roots at least 10 inches deep, and has a lifespan of 100 to 250 years.
== Cultivation ==
The USDA believes this plant to be readily available for purchase. It is suitable for growing in a nursery. It is propagated by the following methods: bare root, container, cuttings. Typically, this plant will seed itself at a slow rate, and new seedlings will have a low chance of success compared to other plants of this type.
Soil preferences: medium/fine soil, pH 5.8-7.2, medium fertilizer. Provide high moisture. This plant has no salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance. It tolerates partial shade.
== Uses and Relationships ==
If you're seeking to provide forage to wildlife, this plant is of medium value.
== More Information ==
The initial draft of this article was automatically generated from the Salix lucida profile in the USDA Plants Database. The Biota of North America Program (BONAP) may or may not have a page for this genus with detailed range maps. (BONAP range maps are copyrighted and should not be placed directly on our wiki.)
== References ==
Category:Salix Category:Native trees Category:Native shrubs Category:North American natives Category:Threatened or endangered natives Category:Commercially available natives Category:Natives with yellow-green foliage Category:Rapid-growing natives Category:Spreading natives Category:Natives between 12 and 25 feet tall Category:High moisture demand natives Category:Drought intolerant natives Category:USDA native stubs