Salix consists of deciduous shrubs and trees exhibiting a variety of forms. They feature simple leaves and small flowers that grow in catkins, with male and female flowers typically found on separate specimens. Certain species are appreciated for their vibrant winter stems, while others are recognized for their leaves or prominent male catkins.

Salix laevigata

Salix laggeri

Salix lanata is a compact, deciduous shrub that typically reaches a height of approximately 1 meter. Its leaves are rounded, mealy, and exhibit a silvery dark green hue, measuring up to 6 centimeters in length. In late spring, as the leaves emerge, golden-yellow male catkins measuring up to 5 centimeters and grey-yellow female catkins reaching 8 centimeters in length become visible.

Salix lanata

Salix lanata 'Drake's Hybrid'

Salix lanata 'Mrs Mac' (m)

Salix lanata 'Williamsii'

Salix lanata (m)

Salix lanata Kew form

Salix lanata hybrid

Salix lanata white (m)

Salix lapponum is a small deciduous shrub that typically reaches a height of about 1.5 meters. It features a bushy growth pattern and has soft, grey-green foliage. In early spring, before the leaves emerge, it produces silky grey catkins. The male catkins are characterized by red anthers, which transition to yellow as the pollen matures.

Salix lapponum

Salix lapponum 'Corrieshalloch'

Salix lapponum (m)

Salix lapponum compact

Salix lapponum from Glen Doll, Scotland

Salix lapponum from Glen Lochay, Scotland

Salix lapponum hybrid

Salix lapponum var. daphneola (f)

Salix lapponum var. daphneola (m)

Salix lasiandra

Salix lasiolepis

Salix leucantha

Salix lindleyana

Salix linearistipularis

Salix longiflora

Salix lucida

Salix mackenzieana

Salix magnifica is a deciduous shrub that can reach heights of up to 5 meters. It features a loose growth form, showcasing reddish-brown stems and large, dark blue-green leaves that can grow up to 20 centimeters long. In late spring, following the emergence of the leaves, slender male catkins appear, measuring up to 18 centimeters, while the female catkins can reach lengths of 25 centimeters.

Salix magnifica

Salix matsudana 'Sacramento'

Salix matsudana 'Tarkabarka'

Salix mielichhoferi

Salix miyabeana

Salix miyabeana 'Purpurascens'

Salix moupinensis is a gradually growing, upright shrub or small tree with reddish-brown branches. Its leaves are oval, finely serrated, and deep green, featuring prominent veins. In spring, slender yellow-green catkins appear from red buds.

Salix moupinensis

Salix myrsinifolia is a deciduous shrub that can grow to approximately 3 meters in height. It features young stems that are downy and dark green, serrated leaves that are hairy on the upper side and smooth beneath. In spring, catkins appear simultaneously with the emergence of new foliage.

Salix myrsinifolia

Salix myrsinifolia 'Black Knight'

Salix myrsinifolia 'Cotinifolia'

Salix myrsinifolia 'Faucille'

Salix myrsinifolia subsp. alpicola

Salix myrsinites is a low, spreading shrub that typically reaches heights of about 50 cm. Its young stems exhibit a dark reddish-brown hue, while the small leaves are glossy green with serrated margins. Young leaves may occasionally show fine white hairs. Some of the previous year's foliage may persist until the arrival of spring. In late spring, this species produces soft catkins adorned with reddish-purple anthers alongside the emergence of new leaves.

Salix myrsinites

Salix myrsinites hybrid

Salix myrtilloides

This compact, suckering shrub creates a low mound adorned with shiny dark green foliage. In spring, it showcases unique catkins featuring dark reddish-pink filaments and purple anthers.

Salix myrtilloides 'Pink Tassels' (m)

Salix nakamurana

Salix nakamurana var. yezoalpina is a low-growing shrub that typically reaches a height of 30 cm and can spread up to 3 meters wide. Its leaves are rounded to ovate, with prominent net venation, and grow on elongated petioles. Initially, the leaves are coated in soft white hairs, later maturing to a glossy green before transitioning to yellow in the autumn. In spring, the plant produces silky catkins that are yellowish in color.

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