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Labrador Tea vs Bebbs Willow

Salix bebbiana

Rhododendron groenlandicum (Ledum groenlandicum)

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Bebbs Willow
Labrador Tea

This large shrub is native to all of Canada and most of the United States. Its leaves are green on the top and grey on the bottom, and it produces catkin based flowers and non-edible fruit which appears very similar to a group of pine needles.

Bebb's Willow is foraged for by many species including elk, hares, beavers and various birds. It is commonly used to prevent erosion and protect aquatic environments due to its preference for shady, moist environments.

Labrador Tea is slow-growing evergreen shrub native to the boreal forests of Canada.

It thrives in wet, swampy conditions.

Labrador Tea has narrow, leathery, dark green leaves, topped by a cluster of white flowers in the spring. It is a perfect ornamental shrub for boggy, wet areas of your property.

Bebbs Willow Quick Facts

Labrador Tea Quick Facts

Zone: 1a
Zone: 1a
Height: 5 m (15 ft)
Height: 0.5 m (1.5 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 0.5 m (1.5 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: any
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: any
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: yes
Catkins: no
Fall colour: rust orange
Flowers: white, fragrant
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: slow
Life span: short
Life span: short
Suckering: high
Suckering: none




Toxicity: slightly toxic if ingested
Other Names: beak willow, diamond willow, livid willow, long-beaked willow, smooth bebb willow, smooth gray willow