Beaked Willow

About the Beaked Willow The Beaked Willow (also called Bebb's Willow) is a hardy native willow that grows as a large shrub or small multi-stemmed tree. Found along prairie sloughs, creeks and aspen bluffs, it is an excellent choice for naturalizing, riparian plantings and wildlife habitat. Fuzzy catkins appear in early spring, providing one of the first food sources for bees. It grows quickly, tolerates wet soils and helps stabilize banks and low areas. Beaked Willow is also the source of 'diamond willow', prized by woodworkers for its distinctive diamond-shaped patterns. Check out our free PDF Tree Planting Guide. Plant Details Zone: 2a Height: 10 - 20 ft Spread: 8 - 15 ft Moisture: Normal to Wet Light: Full Sun to Partial Shade Growth Rate: 2 - 3 ft Per Year Life Span: 20 - 50 Years Maintenance: Low Suckering: Low Flowers: Early Spring Catkins Fall Colour: Yellow In Row Spacing: 3 - 5 ft Between Row Spacing: 12 - 16 ft