Peachleaf Willow

  • Peach leaf willow, is a species of willow native to central North America east of the Cascade Range.

  • It is a small to medium-sized deciduous tree, growing to 4–20 meters (13–66 ft) tall; besides the cottonwoods, it is the largest tree native to the prairies. 

  • The peachleaf willow grows very quickly, but is short-lived. It can be found on the northern prairies, often near streams, and accompanying cottonwoods.