Hybrid Willow

This willow is a hybrid between the Bay Willow (Salix pentandra) and the Eastern Crack-willow (Salix euxina). It was developed at North Dakota State University and is known for its rounded shape, vigorous foliage, and its namesake reflective leaves that lend the ‘Silver Lake’ epithet.

Common Name(s)	Prairie Reflection Willow
Latin Name	Salix x meyeriana, Salix pentandra x Salix euxina
Indigenous Name(s)
Cultivar/Variety	‘Silver Lake’
Commercial Name	PRAIRIE REFLECTION

More about Tree #117:

Where to find Arbor Walk #117

Data on the space around this tree

Data on this tree over time

More about Prairie Reflection Willow in general:

How to identify Prairie Reflection Willow

Relationship of Salix x meyeriana to other species in the Arboretum

Global Distribution of Prairie Reflection Willow

Additional Resources on the Prairie Reflection Willow