Salix alba - Wikipedia
Salix alba, the white willow, is a species of willow native to Europe and western and central Asia. [2][3] The name derives from the white tone to the undersides of the leaves. It is a medium to large deciduous tree growing up to 10–30 m tall, with a trunk up to 1 m diameter and an irregular, often-leaning crown.
Salix alba - Plant Finder - Missouri Botanical Garden
Salix alba, commonly called white willow, is native to Europe, central Asia and northern Africa. It was brought to the U.S. in the 1700s by European settlers and has since escaped and naturalized in many parts of North America.
How to Grow and Care for White Willow - The Spruce
Nov 28, 2023 · Salix alba 'Tritis': Named golden weeping willow for its slender, pendulous golden branchlets, this cultivar grows 50 to 75 feet tall but has a slightly smaller width than the species and a rounded crown.
Salix alba subsp. vitellina 'Britzensis' - Plant Finder
Salix alba, commonly called white willow, is native to Europe, central Asia and northern Africa. It was brought to the U.S. in the 1700s by European settlers and has since escaped and naturalized in many parts of North America.
Salix alba — white willow - Go Botany
Salix alba × Salix fragilis → Salix ×rubens Shrank [Fig. 887] is a frequent willow hybrid known from CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT. It resembles S. alba but has sparsely pubescent to glabrous leaf blades, coarser, sometimes slightly irregular, teeth, and larger, asymmetrical stipules.
Salix alba - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
The genus name, Salix, is the Latin name for this tree. The species name, alba, means white. The common name, white willow, references the white hairs that color the undersides of the leaves. White willow thrives in moisture-rich soil and full sun to partial shade.
White Willow Tree (Salix alba) Growing & Care Guide for Gardeners
Feb 1, 2024 · Plant Characteristics: A large, fast-growing tree known for its slender, drooping branches and elongated, silvery-green leaves. It's particularly striking near water, where it reflects beautifully. Growing & Care: Thrives in full sun and prefers moist, well-drained soil.
Salix alba White Willow PFAF Plant Database
Salix alba is a deciduous Tree growing to 25 m (82ft) by 10 m (32ft) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 2 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from April to May, and the seeds ripen in June.
WEEPING WILLOW - SALIX ALBA | The UFOR Nursery & Lab
Genus: Salix Species: S. alba Hardiness Zone: 2 to 8 Height: 50 to 100 ft Width: 40 to 70 ft. Common characteristics: White willow grows at a fast rate new growth can be upwards of 24" per year. It has yellowish-brown bark and loose, drooping branches holding …
How to Identify and Use 'Nature's Aspirin' When Exploring the …
1 day ago · Willow trees fall under the Salix genus and include over 400 species, with two of the most well-known medicinal species being the white willow (Salix alba) and the black willow (Salix nigra).All ...