Price each per |
1 Tree |
10 Trees |
25 Trees |
100 Trees |
1000 Trees |
60-100cm |
£2.50 |
£1.65 |
£0.94 |
£0.65 |
£0.62 |
Prices stated do not include delivery and V.A.T. which will be added at the checkout.
Strong multi stemmed plants produced from hardwood cuttings
Strong multi stemmed plants produced from hardwood cuttings
Growing White Willow Trees (Salix alba)
- Native fast-growing deciduous tree (up to 20–25m tall) with graceful weeping habit; striking silvery-grey foliage.
- Highly tolerant of wet soils, riversides, and waterlogged sites; excellent for stabilising banks, erosion control, or damp areas.
- Early spring catkins provide vital nectar/pollen for bees and pollinators; supports numerous moth/butterfly caterpillars and wildlife habitat.
- Attractive narrow leaves with white-silky undersides; yellow/red winter stems for seasonal interest.
- Traditional uses: flexible stems for basket weaving, low-maintenance and wind-resistant once established.
- 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/riverside conditions, tolerates clay but dislikes dry/chalky); vast open space required -best grown in Isolation, avoid near buildings/drains due to vigorous roots; unsuitable for small gardens.
- Preparation: Dig large hole twice root width; add organic matter to improve structure if needed.
- Planting: Set at original depth (check trunk soil mark); stake young trees; firm in, water well, mulch base (keep clear of trunk) to reduce weed competition and.
- Aftercare: Water well first few years in dry spells; prune hard in late winter if coppicing/pollarding desired; remove suckers if unwanted; monitor for willow anthracnose or aphids; highly vigorous especially near watercourses.
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