Woolly willow (Salix lanata) is a shrub that can grow 50cm – 1.5m tall and 50cm – 1.5m wide.
This plant is commonly known as woolly willow.
This is a deciduous plant that takes 10-20 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: woolly willow
Scientific name: Salix lanata
Plant type: Shrubs
Habit: Bushy
Height: 50cm – 1.5m
Spread: 50cm – 1.5m
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained, Well drained
Garden type: Patio & Container Garden
Planting type: Low Maintenance
Other characteristics: Plants for pollinators, RHS Award of Garden Merit
Seasonal colors
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How to plant Woolly willow (Salix lanata) – Syrio, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Woolly willow (Salix lanata) – Robert Matthews, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
