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  • Row of medium-size Bay Willow trees at Barcham Trees nursery

Bay Willow, Bay-leaved Willow, Laurel Willow

Salix pentandra

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£227.00
10% discount applied when you buy any mix of 5 or more trees.
25% discount applied when you buy any mix of 10 or more trees.

About this product

Salix pentandra, also known as Bay Willow, is an interesting and often overlooked Willow tree native to Northern Europe and Asia. It is found growing wild in northern areas of Britain.

The common names for this tree are derived from the deep green and very glossy leaves that give it a distinctly evergreen appearance. 

The catkins are produced with foliage and are yellowy-green in colour.

At maturity, Salix pentandra has a rounded crown and reaches a medium height. 

Like all Willows, the Bay Willow will tolerate wet soils and various soil conditions.

This tree is an interesting and tough addition to any planting scheme. It is worth considering for specimen planting in parkland and for traditional, native tree planting in large gardens. 

The unique foliage often fools people, as it closely resembles that of an evergreen tree, especially when viewed from a branch or cutting.

Mature Height: 7-12m

Specifications

Common names
Bay Willow, Bay-leaved Willow, Laurel Willow
Height of tree
7-12m
Soil type
Wet, Will tolerate most soil types
Shape
Rounded
Foliage Colour
Green
Information Flags
Native
Looks good in
Summer
Location
Garden, Parkland, Wetland
Genus
Salix