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Gooddings Willow, Salix gooddingii

Gooddings Willow, Salix gooddingii Photo Taken June 16, 2003 Near Date Creek.

Gooddings Willow, Salix gooddingii Large Tree Grows To A Height Of 50 Feet	Gooddings Willow, Salix gooddingii

Gooddings Willow Chilopsis linearis, Family Willow ( Saliaceae ), Gooddings Willow. Also called Black Willow, Valley Willow, Dudley Willow, Western Black Willow. Large deciduous tree. Arizona's largest willow. Its long narrow green leaves are willow-like. Its female flowers are small and green. The yellow male flowers are longer catkins. They appear in April. They followed by cottony seeds in capsular fruits. Native near the waterways in the Mojave Desert. It likes moderate water and sun. Does best in the desert. It is easy to grow for landscaping. Height: Height to about 40 - 50 feet. About 35 feet wide. Flowers: Female flowers are small and green. The yellow male flowers are longer catkins. They bloom strongest in April - May. Blooming Time: April - May. Leaves: Willow like leaves. lanceolate, finely toothed, and green on both sides, 2 - 5 inches long, 3/4 to 1 inches wide. Bark: Dark gray - brown, rough. Twig: Slender, initially green turning light brown - gray. Elevation: 0 - 2800 Feet. Habitat: Found along washes and other riparian areas throughout SW US and Mexico, Landscape Plant In Some Areas. Miscellaneous: Photos Taken Near Date Creek On June 16, 2003.