Salix Alba (White Willow)

Species	:	Salix Alba
Common Name(s)	:	White Willow,Willow
Genus	:	Salix
Growth Rate	:	Fast Growing
Seasons of Interest	:	Summer Interest
Shape	:	Broad
Mature Size	:	Large (over 20m)
Soil Type	:	Moist Soil
Tree Type	:	Deciduous
Tree uses	:	Coastal Planting,Woodland Sites,Cold Exposed Sites,Damp Sites,Avenue Trees,Parkland Trees

The White Willow is a lovely subject for water-side plantings.

Our native White Willow is a lovely subject for water-side plantings.

Very prominent in our fenland landscape surrounding the nursery, it reacts well to regular pollarding where size becomes an issue.

A fast growing, large, conical tree with slender branches which droop at the tips.

The leaves give a characteristically silver appearance from a distance.

Catkins are borne in spring.

Although it is good in wet soils and will tolerate temporary flooding, it thrives in most soils, and is a fine choice for coastal areas.

Mature height: 20m+

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