Coyote willow (Salix exigua)
Coyote willow (Salix exigua) is a shrub that can grow 3m – 8m tall and 3m – 8m wide. In this growing guide we’ll learn the cultivation details and how to plant Coyote willow (Salix exigua).
This plant is commonly known as coyote willow.
This is a deciduous plant that takes 5-10 years to reach full maturity.
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Plant profile
Common name: coyote willow
Scientific name: Salix exigua
Plant type: Shrubs
Habit: Suckering
Height: 3m – 8m
Spread: 3m – 8m
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained, Well drained
Garden type: Coastal, Informal Garden
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding, Hedging & Screens
Other characteristics: RHS Award of Garden Merit
Seasonal colors
| Season | Stem | Foliage | Flower | Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | ||||
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
How to plant Coyote willow (Salix exigua) – Thayne Tuason, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Shrubs are fundamental elements in any garden.
They add color and interest throughout the seasons with their wide variety of flowers, foliage, fruits, trunks and stems.
Whatever the size or style of your garden, the permanent woody structure or the foliage of evergreen shrubs will give the space shape and dimension.
Other types of Salix to consider:
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How to plant
In this section we will learn how to plant Coyote willow (Salix exigua), know its needs in terms of soil, watering and sun exposure.
Soil
Coyote willow (Salix exigua) is not a demanding plant regarding the type of soil and can grow in clay, loam or sand.
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Clay soil is composed of more than 25 percent clay particles. These particles have a high moisture holding capacity and the soil is heavy to dig and can be waterlogged in winter (dry in summer).
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The loam soil is dark, rich in organic matter but balanced in minerals. It offers the best of all worlds, retaining enough water for the plants, but allowing excess moisture to drain away. This is the most desired type of garden soil, perfect for most plants.
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Sandy soil is light, porous and very easy to drain. It is a soil poor in organic matter and nutrients. It is composed of relatively large mineral particles that allow water to drain quickly.
It is not very sensitive to soil acidity or alkalinity and grows well in soils with pH acid, alkaline or neutral.
Regarding drainage, Salix exigua likes to grow in moist but well drained or well drained soils.
Sunlight
Coyote willow (Salix exigua) is a plant that should be grown in full sun or partial shade positions.
Cultivation profiles – Growing Coyote willow (Salix exigua) – Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
