Willows
Willows
Willows tolerate wet areas better than most plants. Willows are all fast growers. Many of the branches are often used for decorative projects and even basketry.
From the early spring favorites, Pussy Willows, to the highly decorative Dappled Willow. Not all of them are the wild, water hunting terrors that some people think they are.
Golden Curls Willow grows fast and curly. Straight branches are not found in this variety. We sell some with specially braided trunks for use as a small patio or novelty tree.
We carry them as multi-branched shrubs that are grown as pruned shrubs. They can also be grown as full-sized willows with the weeping wavy branches of golden yellow.
Willow is not a bad word to be avoided for the landscape. There are varieties that work well with many layout designs. How about leaves that aren’t green like everything else?
If you do have a wet area, Willows make an excellent choice. Design around one as a centerpiece with other wet loving plants. We can help you out with some other choices too.
Some of the Willows we may have available here are:
Dappled
Dappled Willow 
Dappled Willow tree form
Salix integra ‘Hakuro Nishiki’
6 to 8 feet high and 6 to 8 feet wide.
Full sun/partial shade
Variegated green and white leaves with pink new growth.
Also available as a single-trunk tree form.
Golden Curls
Golden Curls Willow 
Braided Golden Curls Willows
Salix matsudana tortuosa ‘Golden Curls’
20 to 40 feet high and 15 to 20 feet wide.
Full sun
Curly yellow branches covered with twisted, curly leaves.
Available as a multi-branched shrub, single trunk or braided trunk.
Rosemary
Rosemary Willow 
Rosemary Willow
Salix elaeagnos
8 to 10 feet high and 12 to 16 feet wide.
Full sun/partial shade
Large rounded shape with leaves that look like Rosemary.
Also available in a single trunk tree form.
Dwarf Arctic Blue Leaf
Dwarf Arctic Blue Leaf Willow 
Dwarf Arctic Blue Leaf Willow
Salix purpurea ‘Nana’
3 to 4 feet high and 3 to 4 feet wide.
Full sun
Not known for flowers, but for the blue-green leaves on reddish-brown branches.
Rosegold
Rosegold Willow catkins 
Rosegold Willow catkins
Salix gracilistyla ‘Melanostachys’
6 to 10 feet high and 6 to 10 feet wide.
Full sun/partial shade
Flowers are insignificant, but the catkins are black with red tips.
Also known as Black Pussy Willow.
Kilmarnock
Salix caprea ‘Kilmarnock’
6′ to 8′ high and 4′ to 6′ wide.
Full sun
Pussy willow buds start yellow, fading to gray before the leaves in early spring. A small umbrella-shaped weeping tree adds a graceful and attractive element to a small garden or lawn.
