Salix amygdaloides, or peachleaf willow, is native to central North America, with a range extending from the Great Lakes region to the eastern United States and much of southern Canada. It prefers moist, boggy, and neutral to acidic soil, located in full sun. Similar to other willows, this tree requires a significant amount of water for growth. It can protect river banks from erosion and is characterized as a short-lived, fast-growing tree. Like other native willows, peachleaf willow acts as a larval host for the mourning cloak and viceroy butterflies. Salix amygdaloides drops a significant number of leaves and catkins, with the heaviest shedding in the spring and is considered moderately messy.