Quick answer: Bebb willow (Salix bebbiana) is native to 6 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.
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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 | Moist to wet |
| Soil | Wet lowlands, lake/stream edges, drier upland sites |
| Bloom | Apr-Jun |
| Height | Up to 30 ft |
| Wildlife value | Valuable to songbirds/waterfowl/small mammals, larval host for Mourning Cloak/Viceroy |
can form willow thickets on uplands after forest fires; short-lived, fast-growing
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 Bebb willow
Where is Bebb willow native?
Bebb willow (Salix bebbiana) is native to Maryland, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Ohio and Pennsylvania. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Bebb willow bloom?
Bebb willow blooms Apr-Jun. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Bebb willow need?
Light: Sun, Part Shade, Shade. Water: Moist to wet. Soil: Wet lowlands, lake/stream edges, drier upland sites. Mature height: Up to 30 ft.
Is Bebb willow good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Valuable to songbirds/waterfowl/small mammals, larval host for Mourning Cloak/Viceroy.
Is Bebb willow deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Bebb willow is tolerates shade and handles wet soil.
Where can I buy Bebb 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 bebbiana by its scientific name.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Bebb willow.
- Peachleaf willow Salix amygdaloides
- Highbush cranberry Viburnum opulus var. americanum
- Black willow Salix nigra
- Pin oak Quercus palustris
- American holly Ilex opaca
- Common hoptree Ptelea trifoliata
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