Quick answer: Peachleaf willow (Salix amygdaloides) is native to 4 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. No live listing of the true species was found as of 15 Sep 2026.
Photo: Andrey Zharkikh from Salt Lake City, USA, Wikimedia Commons (CC-BY-2.0)
Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun, Part Shade, Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | High, Moist to wet |
| Soil | Limestone-based, sandy loam, loam, clay, circumneutral pH |
| Bloom | Apr-Jun |
| Height | Up to 60 ft |
| Wildlife value | Larval host for Mourning Cloak/Viceroy butterflies, nesting/food for birds/mammals |
short-lived, fast-growing; susceptible to insect/disease/wind damage
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 15 Sep 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
No live seed or plant listing found as of 15 Sep 2026. That means our last search didn't surface one — not that the plant is unavailable. Try a regional native-plant nursery.
Quick answers about Peachleaf willow
Where is Peachleaf willow native?
Peachleaf willow (Salix amygdaloides) is native to Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Texas. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Peachleaf willow bloom?
Peachleaf willow blooms Apr-Jun. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Peachleaf willow need?
Light: Sun, Part Shade, Shade. Water: High, Moist to wet. Soil: Limestone-based, sandy loam, loam, clay, circumneutral pH. Mature height: Up to 60 ft.
Is Peachleaf willow good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Larval host for Mourning Cloak/Viceroy butterflies, nesting/food for birds/mammals.
Is Peachleaf willow deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Peachleaf willow is tolerates shade and handles wet soil.
Where can I buy Peachleaf willow?
We haven't found an online listing of the true wild species as of 15 Sep 2026. A regional native-plant nursery or native seed company is your best source; ask for Salix amygdaloides by its scientific name.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Peachleaf willow.
- Bebb willow Salix bebbiana
- Black willow Salix nigra
- American holly Ilex opaca
- Common hoptree Ptelea trifoliata
- Quaking aspen Populus tremuloides
- Northern spicebush Lindera benzoin
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