Common osier (Salix viminalis)

Common osier (Salix viminalis) is a tree that can grow 3m – 8m tall and 3m – 8m wide.

This plant has several common names including: common osier, augers, basket willow, common withy, hemp willow or velvet osier.

This is a deciduous plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.

Plant profile

Common name: common osier, augers, basket willow, common withy, hemp willow, velvet osier
Scientific name: Salix viminalis
Plant type: Trees
Habit: Bushy
Height: 3m – 8m
Spread: 3m – 8m
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained
Garden type: Coastal, Informal Garden
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding

Seasonal colors

How to plant Common osier (Salix viminalis) – Nefronus, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

Cultivation profiles – Growing Common osier (Salix viminalis) – Jerzy Opioła, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons