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Bloom & Buzz Small-batch. Single source. Carroll County, Tennessee.

Plant profile

Carolina Willow

Carolina Willow

Salix caroliniana

Expected availability · late 2028

Willow Bee ForageWillow Works
Sun
Full sun to part sun
Hardiness
Field evaluation in West Tennessee Zone 7b
Harvest
Dormant-season stems; catkin selections also harvested at marketable bud stage

At a Glance

SmallerLarger MaterialSmaller to Larger Material, position 4 of 5
FlexibleRigidFlexible to Rigid, position 3 of 5
Drier SiteWet SiteDrier Site to Wet Site, position 5 of 5
ShrubbyTree-formShrubby to Tree-form, position 4 of 5
SpecializedBroad Restoration UseSpecialized to Broad Restoration Use, position 4 of 5

About

Carolina Willow is native willow material suited to wet-site and riparian planting where live dormant material is appropriate.

Best Uses

Riparian revegetation, erosion-control planting, habitat establishment, and other suitable wet-site restoration work.

Choose This If…

Choose this if you need native live willow material for wet ground or riparian establishment rather than decorative cut stems.

Material Details

Dormant live stakes or cuttings; native restoration material; dependable moisture is important during establishment.

Growing requirements

Water
Consistent moisture during establishment; willow generally performs best with reliable moisture
Soil
Adaptable where moisture is adequate; field performance will refine local guidance.
Drainage
Moist, not drought-prone
Growth rate
Fast

Fruit, flower, or harvest traits

The feature to watch is native early-season catkins. Best suited to pollinator forage, ecological planting.

Pollination and compatibility

Willows are dioecious; flower sex will be recorded from field observation where not already verified.

Role at Bloom & Buzz

We chose this variety first for its customer value as native early-season catkins. When it flowers, its place in Willow Works also connects the crop to Bloom & Buzz Apiary by adding seasonal forage for pollinators.