Home : Hedging, Trees, Shrubs & Conifers : Hedging, Trees, Shrubs & Conifers T-Z : WILLOW, WHITE Salix alba

Suitable for any normal soil and position and  Ultimate Height 55ft (17m) Exposed/Windy     Damp Shade Av. Growth/Year* 1.5-2ft (45-60cm) Dry Shade Wet Sites Native Coastal Areas Evergreen Chalky Soil

Fast growing deciduous native tree with narrow silver-backed leaves which shimmer in the wind. Long yellow catkins in May. Excellent for maritime exposure. Roots bind soil and help prevent erosion if planted by the waterside. Any moist soil and sunny position. TREE 25ft x 18ft (7.6m x 5.5m) in 20 years, ultimate height 55ft (17m).

Price per plant for   1+ 5+ 50+ 250+  Br  3-4ft 90-120 cm £1.15 £0.99 £0.90 £0.77 Br = Bare rooted cutting, layer etc. Av. Growth/Year* = Average growth per year in first 10-20 years, click here for more details.   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.