Salix interior
Common Name: Sandbar Willow
Sandbar Willow is a tall, narrow shrub or small tree, typically reaching 6 to 22 feet, and is commonly found along riverbanks, lakeshores, and wet ditches. It colonizes quickly via rhizomes and is a critical species for stabilizing streambanks and controlling erosion in wet environments. The slender leaves and flexible stems make it a distinctive willow in riparian habitats. It is frequently used in ecological restoration and bioengineering projects due to its rapid growth and soil-holding abilities.