Salix alba - Cultivation Notes
This shrubby willow flourishes on moist / wet soils of any type in part / full sun. It is fast growing, and will require pruning to produce distinctive twisted growth there - it is fast growing and should be planted well away from house.
Strengths, Weaknesses & Design Usage
Strengths of Salix alba:
- Attractive autumn colour
- Ornamental winter bark / tracery
- All round tough plant suitable for problem areas
- Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant
- Attractive form or foliage for all year interest
- Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils
- Tolerates cold exposed locations
- Tolerates heavy clay soils
Weaknesses of Salix alba
- Invasive/spreading root growth
- Invasive top growth
- Does not produce showy attractive flowers
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Common Missspellings: Salix, Salex, Selax, Saylix, Saylics, Salics