Overview:
Categories: Deciduous, Fall Color, Windbreak
Image of related white willow by courtesy of Robert Videki, Doronicum Kft., Bugwood.org
Large tree; up to 8,000 ft. elevation; fast growing with sufficient moisture and well-drained soil; yellow fall leaves.
Can be used in central row of multi-row windbreaks, for fall color, or suitable for single row windbreaks, but only with supplemental water.
Features:
Scientfic Name: Salix alba vitellinaNative: No
Growth Habit: Moderate
Growth Rate: Rapid
Max. Height (ft): 35
Max Width/Spread (ft): 35
Life Span: Moderate
Cold Hardiness: Excellent
Drought Resistance: Poor
Elevation Range: 8000
Soil Conditions:
Wildlife Value: Good
Wildlife Notes: Song and game birds; food value for buds and twigs
Seasonal Color: young orange yellow bark on young growth/winter
Possible Insect Issues: aphids
Possible Disease Issues: cytospora canker, bacterial wetwood
Miscellany: Requires Moist soil
Ordering Information:
Our 2020 Tree Program is Open.
- Trees for Conservation Program Seedling Tree Program is Open for order from December 24, 2019 to April 30, 2020, with an estimated arrival date of May 22, 2020.
- The Large Tree Program is Open for order from December 24, 2019 to March 20, 2020, with an estimated arrival date of April 10, 2020.
*Trees purchased through our programs cannot be resold, are intended for conservation efforts, and not for ornamental-only landscaping projects. We do not ship orders at this time. Other conditions may apply, dependent upon the program products you choose to purchase. For full details, visit our Tree Program, Shipping, Payment & Returns and Terms & Conditions pages for more information.
