A decorative, fast-growing willow with an oval crown. Becomes broader with pendulous branches at a later age. Often used in landscaping as a pollard willow and then remains significantly lower. The yellowish brown to grey trunk has grooves and is somewhat corky. Young twigs are yellowish brown and very bendable: they are often used for wickerwork and basketwork. The lanceolate leaves are dark green and slightly shiny on top. Underneath they are bluish green. Both sides are slightly hairy with small, silvery hairs. The yellow catkins appear at the same time as the leaves. Roots grow close to the surface, with very many root-hairs. Salix alba is an important supplier of timber for plywood, toys, wooden shoes and crates and has a wide variety of cultivars. It grows in moist places and can stand temporary submersion, but also thrives in dryer places.
Our trees can only be planted when they don't have any leaves. Due to the this we will start delivering again from November 2024.
Salix alba can eventually reach a height of 20 - 25 (30) m, fast growing, depending on the site and climate conditions.
Salix alba is fast growing and can eventually reach a height of 20 - 25 (30) m, fast growing, depending on the site and climate conditions.
The right time to plant Salix alba is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Salix alba with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.