Bay willow Salix pentandra

bay willow

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

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About this plant

  • memoNames

    • Family

      Salicaceae

    • Synonyms

      bay willow bay-leaved willow laurel-leaved willow sweet willow willow bay see more

  • infoCharacteristics

    • Foliage type

      Deciduous

    • Height

      8-12 metres

    • Spread

      wider than 8 metres

    • Hardiness zones

      H6

  • sunLight

    Full Sun

  • scissorsPruning

    group 1

  • bambooSoil

    Loam, Sand, SoilClay

  • pinSuitable locations

    • Hardiness zone

      Flower borders and beds Cottage & Informal Garden Coastal

  • sproutPropogation

    • Propagate by greenwood cuttings in nearly summer or by hardwood cuttings in winter

  • insectPests

    Aphids and caterpillars can be a problem

  • microbeDiseases

    Willow anthracnose, scab and canker are sometimes problematic, as are honey fungus and rust diseases