Salix viminalis Yellow The needles then fall to

The needles then fall to leave a haze of greyish red branches through the wiinter

Requires a sheltered position in acidic to neutral

Young trees can be fragile in the wind

Unique tulip-shaped green leaves and equally unique tulip-shaped greenish-yellow flowers in June/July on mature trees

is a resilient and adaptable plant that can thrive in most soil types except for very wet ones

Salix viminalis Yellow The needles then fall toTraditionally used for basket making and weaving, the osier willow now has many uses including a popular choice for waterside planting, living sculptures, bio fuel and 'cleaning up' contaminated waste ground. Young stems attractive yellow in spring. Leaves up to 20cm long, silvery hairy beneath. Early nectar and pollen source for wildlife. H7