In the dormant season, winter, staff and volunteers harvest branches, cutting close to the ground level. This pruning ...

Often preserved for its fuzzy catkins, this attractive shrub is easy to grow Pussy willow is the name given to several smaller willow species in the Salix genus whose furry catkins appear in early ...

Fortunately for us gardeners, many trees can help with water absorption and reduce moisture levels. Certain tree species, ...

Driven by the challenges of sustainability, climate change, and rural development, ESF is actively working with numerous university, private, and public partners to research and develop shrub willow ...

With time and care, the permanent, natural fencing can keep livestock penned or provide beautiful habitat for local wildlife.

Salix alba / Unsplash Black willows can grow between 30 and 60 feet tall and are around 14 inches in diameter. They are primarily identified by their thin leaves, which grow to 4 to 6 inches long.

Locally, we have 12 shrub and tree species, and several more when we include the tiny, alpine species growing on Murphy Dome. Overall in Alaska, there are 36 species of willow. As a vital part of ...