Bebb Willow
Salix bebbiana
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
high
Size
120"–360" H × 60"–180" W
Bloom
Apr, May
Native to
AZ, CA, CO, CT and 27 more states
Pollinators
bees, beetles
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Bebb willow is a large native shrub that forms dense thickets along streams and wetlands. It produces fuzzy catkins in spring before the leaves emerge and requires consistently moist to wet soil conditions.
In an HOA neighborhood
Bebb Willow takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: high. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Grows extremely large and spreads aggressively
- Requires wet conditions that may create drainage issues
- Natural growth habit appears uncontrolled and wild
Wildlife value
The early spring catkins provide crucial nectar for bees and beetles when few other flowers are available. Birds use the dense branching for nesting sites.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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