Laurel Leaf Willow
The Laurel Leaf Willow is an extremely hardy, large sized tree that is native to Northern Europe. It is noted for having a rounded form, dark green glossy leaves and twisted trunk bark. It produces catkins that are golden yellow in colour. The tree is normally allowed a low canopy and is perfectly content in wet sites. Laurel Leaf willows are very eager to leaf out in the spring and reuctant to drop their leaves in the fall.
Description
| Common Name |
Laurel Leaf Willow |
|---|---|
| Latin Name |
Salix Pentandra |
| Form |
Round |
| Life Span |
75+ |
| Growth Rate |
Fast |
| Mature Height |
14m |
| Mature Spread |
10m |
| Flower Colour |
Catkins ,Golden ,Yellow |
| Fragrance |
Insignificant |
| Fall Colour |
Golden ,Yellow |
| Soil Preference |
Widely adaptable |
| Exposure Preference |
Full sun |
| Cold Hardiness Zone |
Zone 3a |
| Special Attributes and Considerations |
All willow trees are known to be messy as they will shed small branches during wind storms. |
| Folk Lore |
The Laurel Leaf willow tree is named after the Bay Laurel tree due to the resemblance of their leaves. The Bay Laurel leaf is what we commonly use as a spice in soups and stews. In ancient Greek Mythology, the nymph Daphne’s prayers transformed her into a Bay Laurel tree to escape the lustful pursuits of Apollo. |
| Available Sizes |
40mm |
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