Grey Willow

Salix cinerea 'Variegata' Salicaceae

Growth habit

Shrub

Perennation

Perennial

Native distribution

Europe to W. Asia

Location

Zucker Shrub Collection

Source of plant

Arborvillage Farm Nursery

Description

Shrub 4-6m. Twigs glabrous by third year, 2nd year wood ridged under bark. Leaves to 11x4cm, lanceolate-obovate, splashed and mottled creamy white, sparse-pubescent above, densely pubescent becoming sparsely grey pubescent beneath, crenate to irregularly serrate; petiole to 15mm; stipule large, persistent. Catkins 2-4x1-2cm, very silky at first; stamens 2, free; ovary stalked, hairy.

USDA Hardiness Zone

2

Special characteristics

foliage characteristics