Coyote Willow (Salix exigua) is a fast-growing native shrub that brings beauty, resilience, and exceptional wildlife value to moist landscapes. This recipient of the Award of Garden Merit features slender silver-green leaves and graceful upright stems that create a soft, natural texture that shines along ponds, streams, rain gardens, and other areas with consistent moisture. One of the earliest shrubs to bloom each spring, Coyote Willow's fuzzy catkins provide an essential source of pollen and nectar for native bees and other early-emerging pollinators, while its dense branches offer valuable nesting and cover for birds and wildlife.