20-Year Height: 25 feet
Growth Rate: rapid
Growth Habit: single stem
Drought Tolerance: low
Shade Tolerance: intolerant Flower: yellow
Foliage: green
Soils: adapted to all soil types
Wildlife Value: cover and browse for several wildlife species Disease/Pests: stem rot, watermark disease, anthracnose
Native to MT: no
Other: branches shed easily, can be invasive along waterways
Photo Credit: Herman, D.E. et al.; provided by ND State Soil Conservation Committee, USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database