Characteristics
Salix pyrifolia Andersson
balsam willow
Wetlands in the cool northern parts of New York, various types of acidic peatlands, utility rights-of-way and clearings in forests, and wet thickets. Restricted to cooler parts of northern New York.
Shrub
Perennial
Vascular
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Native Rare-State FACW (NWPL NCNE) S4 (State Rank) G5 (Global Rank)
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Classification
Eudicots
Malpighiales
Salix pyrifolia Andersson - balsam willow
Citation
Salix pyrifolia Andersson
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Species Distribution Map

This species has been reported in the counties highlighted in the interactive distribution map below. Click on a county to display its name.

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Plant Photos
Photo By: Stephen M. Young. Photo taken: Essex, NY: 22 July 2003 -
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Photo By: Stephen M. Young. Photo taken: Essex, NY: 22 July 2003 -
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Photo By: Stephen M. Young. Photo taken: Essex, NY: 22 July 2003 -
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Photo By: Stephen M. Young. Photo taken: Essex, NY: 22 July 2003 -
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Photo By: Stephen M. Young. Photo taken: Franklin, Essex, NY: 22 July 2003 -
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Photo By: Stephen M. Young. Photo taken: Essex, NY: 22 July 2003 -
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Photo By: Stephen M. Young. Photo taken: Clinton, NY: 26 July 2006 -
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Photo By: Stephen M. Young. Photo taken: Clinton, NY: 26 July 2006 -
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