Eared Willow (salix aurita)

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£60.00
1.75 700 £1.75 - £700.00
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Bare-rooted trees available only between November and late April. Orders will only be dispatched during this period when the trees are not in active growth.
Price Each Per
1 Tree
10 Trees
25 Trees
100 Trees
1000 Trees
40-60cm
£1.61
£1.10
£0.81
£0.55
£0.46
60-90cm
£1.75
£1.20
£0.88
£0.60
£0.50
90-120cm
£2.45
£1.68
£1.23
£0.84
£0.70
​​Prices stated do not include delivery and V.A.T. which will be added at the checkout.
Growing Eared Willow Trees (Salix aurita)
  • Native deciduous shrub (rarely small tree, 1–3m tall) with distinctive eared stipules at leaf bases and twisted branches.
  • Excellent for wildlife gardens: early catkins provide vital pollen/nectar for bees and hoverflies; leaves support numerous moth and butterfly caterpillars.
  • Highly tolerant of wet, boggy, poor, or acidic soils; ideal for damp areas, pond edges, or naturalising wild spaces.
  • Attractive silvery-grey young leaves and reddish stems in winter; compact habit suits small gardens or mixed native hedging.
  • Very hardy, low-maintenance, and spreads gently to form thickets for bird nesting/cover.
Planting Guide
  • Best time: Bare-root November–March (dormant season); container-grown autumn or spring.
  • Location: Full sun to partial shade; moist to wet soil (thrives in boggy/poor/acidic conditions but tolerates drier sites); suitable for exposed or sheltered spots; space according to desired spread (can form clumps).
  • Preparation: Dig hole twice root width; little soil improvement needed as it tolerates poor conditions.
  • Planting: Set at original depth (check stem soil mark); firm in, water thoroughly, mulch base (keep clear of stem).
  • Aftercare: Water well first year in dry spells; prune hard in late winter if shaping or coppicing desired; remove unwanted suckers to control spread; highly resilient with few pests/diseases.
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