Bay willow Salix pentandra

ABOUT
S. pentandra is is a bushy deciduous tree to 10m tall, with glossy dark green leaves to 12cm long, and 5cm long catkins in early summer, the showy males yellow, the females green
Plant Info
Care
Common Problems
About this plant
Names
Family
Salicaceae
Synonyms
bay willow bay-leaved willow laurel-leaved willow sweet willow willow bay see more
Characteristics
Foliage type
Deciduous
Height
8-12 metres
Spread
wider than 8 metres
Hardiness zones
H6
Light
Full Sun
Pruning
group 1
Soil
Loam, Sand, SoilClay
Suitable locations
Hardiness zone
Flower borders and beds Cottage & Informal Garden Coastal
Propogation
Propagate by greenwood cuttings in nearly summer or by hardwood cuttings in winter
Pests
Aphids and caterpillars can be a problem
Diseases
Willow anthracnose, scab and canker are sometimes problematic, as are honey fungus and rust diseases
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