Grey Willow (salix cinerea)

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£59.00
1.58 650 £1.58 - £650.00
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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
£1.58
£1.08
£0.79
£0.54
£0.45
60-90cm
£1.72
£1.18
£0.86
£0.59
£0.49
90-120cm
£2.28
£1.56
£1.14
£0.78
£0.65
​​​Prices stated do not include delivery and V.A.T. which will be added at the checkout.
​​Seeds collected in England -region of provenance UK109​
Growing Grey Willow Trees (Salix cinerea)
  • Native deciduous shrub or small tree (up to 6–10m tall), highly adaptable and fast-growing; thrives in wet, boggy, or poorly drained soils where few trees succeed.
  • Excellent for wildlife: early spring catkins provide vital nectar/pollen for bees and pollinators; leaves support numerous moth/butterfly caterpillars; dense growth offers nesting/cover for birds.
  • Ideal for stabilising riverbanks, pondsides, or damp areas; effective windbreak or informal screening in wild gardens.
  • Tolerates coastal exposure, pollution, and heavy clay; can be coppiced or pollarded for biomass or crafts.
  • Silvery-grey leaves (especially undersides) and reddish stems add subtle ornamental interest; very hardy and low-maintenance.
Planting Guide
  • Best time: Bare-root November–March (dormant season); container-grown autumn or spring.
  • Location: Full sun to partial shade; wet to moist soil (excels in boggy, flooded, or heavy clay sites but tolerates drier once established); ample space – branches drop  and root in soil creating wide spreading bushes; suitable for waterside or wild areas, avoid near buildings/drains.
  • Preparation: Dig hole twice root width; little soil improvement needed as it thrives in poor/wet conditions.
  • Planting: Set at original depth (check trunk soil mark); firm in, water deeply, mulch base (keep clear of trunk).
  • Aftercare: Water well first year in unusually dry spells; minimal pruning (coppice in winter if desired); remove unwanted branches to control spread; highly vigorous.
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