NOTE:  THIS ITEM WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR SHIPPING UNTIL JUNE 1, 2022 - DESCRIPTION: Excellent shade tree because of its very broad head. Needs a large area to grow. Narrow, dark green, glossy leaves turn yellow in late fall. Tolerates both dry and wet soil conditions. Has an aggressive root system so do not plant near homes.

BOTANICAL NAME: Salix pentandra
AVERAGE HEIGHT: 12 Meters
AVERAGE SPREAD: 12 Meters
SUN EXPOSURE: Full sun
FLOWER COLOUR: Insignificant
FLOWERING TIME: N/A
FOLIAGE COLOUR: Green
COLD HARDINESS: Zone 3 ( Should survive up to -39.9° Celsius )
WATER NEEDS: Average - Moisture & Drought tolerant
OTHER FEATURES:  Fall Colour

HEIGHT AT TIME OF SHIPPING: 5 gallon 6-8 feet, 10 gallon 7-9 feet, 15 gallon 9-12 feet. These sizes are approximate and may vary slightly year to year or even depending on the time of year. Height is that of the tree itself and does not include the height of the container. 

Description:

A rugged and adaptable shade tree with very glossy, dark green leaves, low branched and wide spreading; extremely hardy, makes an excellent windbreak; tends to drop branchlets, aggressive root system, so do not plant near homes

Ornamental Features

Laurel Leaf Willow has dark green foliage throughout the season. The pointy leaves turn yellow in fall. Neither the flowers nor the fruit are ornamentally significant.

Landscape Attributes

Laurel Leaf Willow is a dense deciduous tree with a more or less rounded form. Its average texture blends into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition.

This is a high maintenance tree that will require regular care and upkeep, and is best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration;

• Messy
• Invasive

Laurel Leaf Willow is recommended for the following landscape applications;

• Shade
• Hedges/Screening
• Windbreaks and Shelterbelts

Planting & Growing

Laurel Leaf Willow will grow to be about 35 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 25 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 4 feet from the ground, and should not be planted underneath power lines. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 60 years or more.

This tree should only be grown in full sunlight. It is an amazingly adaptable plant, tolerating both dry conditions and even some standing water. It is considered to be drought-tolerant, and thus makes an ideal choice for xeriscaping or the moisture-conserving landscape. It is not particular as to soil type, but has a definite preference for acidic soils, and is subject to chlorosis (yellowing) of the leaves in alkaline soils. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This species is not originally from North America.