 | Peachleaf Willow, Almond Willow, Peach Willow, Southwestern Peach Willow, Wright Willow, Wright Peachleaf Willow Salix amygdaloides Salicaceae Peachleaf Willow is a striking tree that grows along waterways, either wet or dry, in the Panhandle and Trans-Pecos in west Texas. It can grow to heights of 40 feet, and is fairly uncommon. Peachleaf Willow is quickly recognized by its yellow twigs, drooping branchlets, and green peach-shaped leaves that are silvery white underneath and shimmer in a slight breeze. Plant Habit or Use: medium tree Exposure: sun Flower Color: yellowish-green catkins Blooming Period: spring Fruit Characteristics: capsules, light yellow or reddish Height: to 40 ft. Width: to 40 ft. Plant Character: deciduous Heat Tolerance: high Water Requirements: medium Soil Requirements: neutral alkaline Additional Comments:
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