Michigan State University Extension
Ornamental Plants plus Version 2.0 - 00001300
01/01/98
Salix X 'Prairie Cascade'--Prairie Cascade Willow
Hardiness Zones: 3 to 5
Height: 40 ft Spread: 35 ft Form: weeping
Type: deciduous tree
Annual Growth Rate: more than 18 inches
Comments: Prairie Cascade is a hardy tree with glossy
green foliage and a weeping habit. The stems are golden
and of interest in the winters. Not suitable for use in
landscapes but could be used in parks. Willows are
problem-prone plants that require more care than other
trees.
References for Cultivars: Bailey Nurseries 1997, J. Frank
Schmidt and Son 1997.
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