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Salix viminalis - Basket Willow

Salix viminalis
Common Osier

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Arrived in good condition, nice size, now waiting for it to start growing again!

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This is the most well-known species of willow thanks to its shimmering branches in winter – a source of osier for basketry.
Height at maturity
5 m
Spread at maturity
4 m
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -34°C
Soil moisture
Damp soil
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Best planting time March, October to November
Recommended planting time March to May, September to November
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Description

The Salix viminalis, or Basket Willow, is the most well-known species of willow thanks to its shimmering branches in winter – a source of osier for basketry. These are very long, flexible, and fluffy branches. They are green-grey in colour, then yellowish-green to yellow-orange when mature.

From March to May, before leaves appear, this ornamental tree produces numerous green and yellow catkins. These catkins measure 3.5 cm (1.2 in) in length. The foliage of the Basket Willow is deciduous. It consists of long and narrow leaves, 15 to 20 cm (7.9 in) long. The leaves are dark green on the upper side and silky and silver-white on the underside.

The Basket Willow can reach up to 6 m (19.7 ft) in height. It is a very hardy species that can live between 30 and 50 years. Native to Eurasia, it is mainly found along watercourses. You can plant it individually or in groups.

It is provided to you as bare-rooted in small size to create cost-effective hedges or mixed hedges.

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Salix viminalis - Basket Willow (Foliage) Foliage
Salix viminalis - Basket Willow (Plant habit) Plant habit

Plant habit

Height at maturity 5 m
Spread at maturity 4 m
Habit Irregular, bushy
Growth rate fast

Flowering

Flower colour insignificant
Flowering time March to May

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Bark

Remarkable bark

Botanical data

Genus

Salix

Species

viminalis

Family

Salicaceae

Other common names

Common Osier

Origin

Central Europe

Product reference7819182

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Planting and care

The Salix viminalis thrives in sunny locations. Plant it in deep, rich, and moist soil. From January to March, before new growth begins, prune the willow as a pollarded tree (in a ball shape at the top) to encourage the growth of young shoots. Trim dead wood and inner branches that cross each other to maintain the proper habit of the tree. It is supplied with naked roots in a small size to allow for the creation of cost-effective bocage or mixed hedges.

Planting period

Best planting time March, October to November
Recommended planting time March to May, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow
Type of use Border, Free-standing, Hedge
Hardiness Hardy down to -34°C (USDA zone 4) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Any
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Clayey-chalky (heavy and alkaline), Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Damp soil

Care

Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time January to March
Soil moisture Damp soil
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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