About
A large, quick-growing, deciduous tree with mid-green pendulous foliage which turns to gold in the autumn and golden yellow stems which are prominent in autumn and winter. Needs plenty of room to grow so only suitable for larger parks and gardens.
About the genus
Salix are deciduous shrubs and trees of diverse habit, with simple leaves and tiny flowers in catkins, male and female usually on separate plants. Some are valued for their brightly coloured winter shoots, others for their foliage or showy male catkins
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeTrees
HabitPendulous weeping
FoliageDeciduous
HeightHigher than 12 metres
Spreadwider than 8 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesArchitectural, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moist, well-drained soil in sun or part shade
PruningPruning group 1 or pruning group 7 for brighter coloured stems and keeping the shrub shorter
PropagationPropagate from hardwood cuttings
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids, caterpillars, gall mites, flea beetles, sawfly larvae, and willow scale
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to willow anthracnose, watermark disease, willow heart rot, rust diseases, crown gall, honey fungus, root rot, silver leaf, and tar spot