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 nigricans var. nuda-femina

Salix nivalis is a low-statured shrub characterized by its sprawling stems that take root along their length, creating loose, open mats. The foliage consists of oval to rounded leaves that are shiny dark green on top, featuring prominent veins, while the undersides are lighter in color. In summer, this plant produces reddish-pink catkins, and as autumn approaches, the leaves transition to hues of yellow, red, and bronze.

Salix nivalis

Salix onychiophylla (f)

Salix oreinoma

Salix paludicola

Salix pedicellata

Salix pellita

Salix pentandra is a bushy deciduous tree that can reach heights of up to 10 meters. It features glossy dark green leaves, which can grow as long as 12 centimeters. In early summer, the tree produces catkins measuring around 5 centimeters; the male catkins are yellow, while the female ones are green.

Salix pentandra

Salix pentandra 'Dark French'

Salix pentandra 'Patent Lumley'

Salix petiolaris

Salix phlebophylla

Salix phylicifolia is a deciduous shrub or small tree that typically reaches heights of approximately 3 meters. It features young stems that are smooth and reddish-brown in color, while the leaves are thin, glossy, and dark green on the upper side, displaying a greyish hue beneath. In spring, this plant produces catkins before the emergence of its leaves.

Salix phylicifolia

Salix phylicifolia 'Malham' (m)

Salix polaris

Salix prostrata

Salix pseudopentandra

Salix psilostigma

Salix purpurea is a sprawling shrub or small tree that can reach up to 5 meters in height. It features arching, purplish stems adorned with narrow, oblong leaves that exhibit a blue-green hue. In early spring, slender, silvery catkins appear on the bare branches, adding seasonal interest.

Salix purpurea

Salix purpurea 'Abbeys'

Salix purpurea 'Brittany Blue'

Salix purpurea 'Brittany Green' (f)

Salix purpurea 'Carl Jensen'

Salix purpurea 'Continental Reeks'

Salix purpurea 'Dark Dicks' is a deciduous shrub characterized by its narrow, upright branches that start as reddish and transition to a deep purple-brown as they age. The leaves are elongated and dark green, featuring a lighter midrib. In early to mid-spring, it produces slender green catkins, with the male flowers displaying purple anthers. This cultivar is commonly utilized in weaving and basketry.

Salix purpurea 'Dark Dicks' (f)

Salix purpurea 'Dicky Meadows' (m)

Salix purpurea 'Elegantissima'

Salix purpurea 'Golden Dicks'

Salix purpurea 'Goldstones'

Salix purpurea 'Gracilis' is a small, deciduous shrub characterized by its compact, rounded form. It features multiple stems that are reddish-purple, particularly noticeable after the leaves drop in autumn. The leaves are a blue-green hue. In early spring, this plant produces silvery catkins.

Salix purpurea 'Gracilis'

Salix purpurea 'Green Dicks'

Salix purpurea 'Howki' (m)

Salix purpurea 'Irette' (m)

Salix purpurea 'Jagiellonka' (f)

Salix purpurea 'Kecks'

Salix purpurea 'Lancashire Dicks' (m)

Salix purpurea 'Leicestershire Dicks' (m)

Salix purpurea 'Light Dicks'

Salix purpurea 'Lincolnshire Dutch' (f)

Salix purpurea 'Nancy Saunders' is a compact deciduous shrub that typically reaches a height of about 200 cm. It features slender, silvery blue-green leaves that grow on red stems. In late winter to early spring, small, fluffy catkins emerge, adding a soft texture to the landscape.

Salix purpurea 'Nancy Saunders' (f)

Salix purpurea 'Nicholsonii Purpurascens'

Salix purpurea 'Norbury'

Salix purpurea 'Odeta'

Salix purpurea 'Pendula' is a compact deciduous tree, typically grafted to reach heights of 2 to 3 meters. It develops a wide, weeping canopy characterized by slender, arching stems that exhibit a purple hue. The leaves are narrow and have a glaucous underside. In spring, slender catkins, measuring up to 2.5 centimeters, emerge alongside the new foliage.

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