Scouler’s Willow

 Scouler’s Willow—Salix scouleriana is one of shrubs which is 2-12 meters tall and has various stems. The branches are dark brown to yellowish-brown. Its leaves are getting dark green as grow older, and older leaves are hairy. It prefers a rough area where has drained soils, and rare to be lived with wet and saline soils. It’s the only native upland Salix and, like other willows, it’s infertile species. Scouler’s willow blooms in early spring, and starts to release seeds by early June in Alaska. Its bark has a similar effect to aspirin; thus it has been used as treatments for common diseases by Native Americans. Scouler’s willow is not only a great mother for many upland birds, but also good food for a Moose and Honey bee. 

Reference

http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=SASC

http://oregonstate.edu/dept/range/sites/default/files/Scouler_27s_20Willow.pdf