PDF Common Trees of Alaska - USDA Shrubs and Trees - AlaskaWillow tree does more than just feed moose.
In moist soils, willows grow quickly and easily.More than 100 species of willows are native to North America.40 of these species are tree-size.Animals such as moose and ptarmigan rely on willows for food and shelter.There are five willow species in Alaska.
The native species is 15 to 40 feet tall and 1 foot in diameter.The leaves are gray-green and have glands on the blades.It can be useful for landscaping as it has attractive foliage and an irregular crown of ascending, spreading branches, as well as stream protection and bank restoration, windbreaks and reclamation.The name was chosen to honor the Father of Agriculture in Alaska.In the south-central and interior areas of Alaska it grows.
The barclay willow is a good candidate for windbreaks and shelterbelts, as well as for landscaping and reclamation, because it grows into good form quickly.The name "Long" was given to honor Weymeth Long, the former state conservationist with the SoilConservation Service, U.S.D.A.In Alaska.In the bottom half of Alaska, it grows everywhere except in the north and northwest.