• Appearance: Features a uniform, rounded crown with upright branches and narrow, lance-shaped bright green leaves that turn yellow in the fall. It has a unique, furrowed, light-green to yellow bark.
• Size: Typically grows 30–50 feet tall and wide, though some can reach up to 70 feet.
• Growth Rate: Fast-growing, capable of growing 3–9 feet per year.
• Hardiness: Suitable for USDA Zones 5–10.
• Drought Tolerance: More drought-tolerant than many other willow species, yet thrives with regular, deep watering.
• Light & Soil: Requires full sun and is adaptable to various soil types, including clay and poor soils.
• Landscape Use: Excellent for large-scale shade, windbreaks, privacy screens, or as an accent tree.

Salix matsudana 'Navajo'