Salix exigua (Sandbar/Coyote Willow)

Salix exigua, commonly known as Sandbar or Coyote Willow, is a deciduous shrub native to North America. This fast-growing plant is known for its thickets and thrives in wet environments such as sandbars and riverbanks. It produces slender, flexible branches with narrow leaves that are green on the top and paler underneath. The Sandbar/Coyote Willow is an important plant for erosion control and provides habitat and food for various wildlife.