Salix bebbiana
Common Name: Bebb's Willow
Bebb’s Willow is a multi-stemmed shrub or small tree reaching 4 to 25 feet tall, common in wet meadows, streambanks, and swamps across Minnesota. It tolerates a range of soils but prefers moist to wet conditions. The plant produces fuzzy catkins in early spring that support native bees and early emerging pollinators. Its dense root system makes it valuable for stabilizing streambanks and preventing erosion. In restoration work, it is often used for wetland buffers and riparian plantings.
