Index : Hedging, Trees, Shrubs & Conifers : Hedging, Trees, Shrubs & Conifers T-Z : WILLOW, OSIER Salix viminalis Suitable for any normal soil and position and  Ultimate Height 30ft (9m) Exposed/Windy     Damp Shade Av. Growth/Year* 1.5-2ft (45-60cm) Dry Shade Wet Sites Native Coastal Areas Evergreen Chalky Soil   Av. Growth/Year* = Average growth per year in first 10-20 years, click here for more details.

Osier Willow providing an informal screen at the Garden Centre.

Large native, deciduous shrub or small tree with young shoots covered with soft grey downy hairs. Catkins appear in spring before the long tapering leaves which are covered underneath with silky hairs. Pliant stems, known as withies, are used extensively in basketry. HEDGE See Willow Hedges. TREE 18ft x 15ft (5.5m x 4.6m) in 20 years, ultimate height 30ft (9m).

Price per plant for   1+ 5+ 50+ 250+  Br  3-4ft 90-120cm £1.15 £0.99 £0.90 £0.77 Br = Bare rooted cutting, layer etc.   We can only sell bare-rooted/transplanted plants when they are dormant. Depending on the weather this is normally between November and March. We only charge for goods paid by credit/debit cards when they are despatched.