The Sandbar Willow (Salix exigua), also known as Coyote Willow or Salix interior, is a hardy native willow prized for its graceful form and exceptional adaptability. Featuring narrow silvery-gray leaves and soft yellowish-green catkins that emerge in mid to late spring, this versatile plant adds natural texture and movement to the landscape. Sandbar Willow can be grown as either a multi-stemmed shrub or a small tree, making it well suited for naturalized plantings, restoration projects, and large garden spaces. Highly valued for its strong root system, it is especially effective for stabilizing soil along banks, ponds, and erosion-prone areas while also providing habitat and seasonal interest.

Sandbar willow grows best in a moist soil and is suitable for wetland edges, riverbanks, or erosion control.