Scouler's Willow
Salix scouleriana
Synonyms: Salix scouleriana var. brachystachys, Salix scouleriana var. coetaenea, Salix scouleriana var. crassijulis, Salix scouleriana var. flavescens, Salix scouleriana var. poikila, Salix scouleriana var. scouleriana, Salix scouleriana var. thompsonii, Salix stagnalis
The photo above shows Scouler's willow as seen at about 4100' at a DNR rock
quarry at the southeastern corner of Mt. Adams........June 12, 2005.
Seen at a number of drier sites on the south and southeastern
sides of Mt. Adams, this species can develop a fairly thick trunk and attain
heights of 20' and more. I have yet to see any of this species flower
this season.
The photo above shows the glabrous upper surface
of the leaves of Scouler's willow as seen at about 4100' at a DNR rock
quarry at the southeastern corner of Mt. Adams.........June 12, 2005.
Scouler's willow as seen along the Cold Springs Trail #645, Mount Hood Wilderness, several hundred meters uphill from the junction with the cutoff trail down to Tamanawas Trail...........May 25, 2014.
Paul Slichter