Musk willow (Salix aegyptiaca) is a shrub that can grow 3m – 8m tall and 3m – 8m wide.
This plant has several common names including: musk willow or Calaf of Persica willow.
This is a deciduous plant that takes 10-20 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: musk willow, Calaf of Persica willow
Scientific name: Salix aegyptiaca
Plant type: Shrubs, Trees
Habit: Bushy
Height: 3m – 8m
Spread: 3m – 8m
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained, Poorly drained
Garden type: Coastal, Wildlife Gardens
Planting type: Hedging & Screens, Low Maintenance
Other characteristics: Plants for pollinators
Seasonal colors
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How to plant Musk willow (Salix aegyptiaca) – Daderot, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
