- Type:
- Tree
- USDA hardiness zones:
- 2-8
Native to Europe, central Asia and northern Africa, white willow was brought to the U. S. in the 1700s by European settlers and has since escaped and naturalized in many parts of North America. This is an upright, fast-growing, deciduous tree than grows to 50-80 tall with erect branching that typically forms a broad, loose, open crown. Bark is yellowish-brown. The species is now rarely sold, but a number of cultivars are very popular, including plants noted for weeping form and for showy red or yellow winter twigs. This is a dioecious species, with flowering catkins appearing on separate male ... more »
- Full sun to part shade
- Medium to wet
- High
Grow in average, medium to wet, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Thrives in moist soils. Prefers full sun. Prune as needed in late winter to early spring.
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