- Family :
- Salicaceae
- Origin :
- Horticultural
- Hardiness Zone :
- 4a
- Light requirement :
- Full sun
- Height at maturity :
- 15 m
- Spread at maturity :
- 15 m
- Crown shape :
- Flared and irregular crown; Weeping shape; Yellowish branches hanging down to the ground.
- Roots :
- Superficial; invasive roots, easy planting.
- Spacing requirement from power lines :
- 13,5 m
- Growth rate :
- Average
- Tolerance to road salt :
- Average
- Common problems (disease, fungus, insects) :
- Slight susceptibility to cankers and defoliators
- SPECIAL COMMENTS :
- Hybridization between Salix alba and Salix babylonica.
