{"title":"Plant Family: Salicaceae","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeet the willow family. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-3e5f6878-7fff-94c0-907a-df0833c5dc3f\"\u003eSalicaceae\u003c\/b\u003e is a family of \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ewood plants comprised of approximately 56 genera and \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e1,220 species. Willows and poplars are the best known plants in this family that can be found in temperate regions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKingdom \u0026gt; Phylum \u0026gt; Class \u0026gt; Order \u0026gt; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/olddairynursery.com\/pages\/plant-families\" title=\"plant families at the old dairy nursery\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u0026gt; Genus \u0026gt; Species\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlantae \u0026gt; Tracheophyta \u0026gt; Magnoliopsida \u0026gt; Malpighiales \u0026gt; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/olddairynursery.com\/collections\/plant-family-Salicaceae\" title=\"Salicaceae plant family collection at The Old Dairy Nursery\"\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-3e5f6878-7fff-94c0-907a-df0833c5dc3f\"\u003eSalicaceae\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-7b88a0f4-7fff-c0a9-7e6d-c5c9405f2b61\"\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u0026gt;\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"salix-eleagnos-f-angustifolia","title":"Salix eleagnos f. angustifolia | rosemary willow","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003esyn. Salix rosmarinifolius\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eRosemary Willow has, as the name implies, leaves resembling rosemary (though lacking the wonderful scent). Spring catkins are insignificant, but the foliage and light bronze stems more than make up for it. The narrow leaves take on a beautiful blue-grey tinge in summer before turning a stunning shade of yellow in fall. Stems aren’t particularly vibrant in winter, but they do retain a nice bronze hue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eEasy to grow in average to moist garden conditions in full sun. It can tolerate drier soil than most of the species, but should not be used in the xeric garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eWe love all willows, but this beauty is a particular favorite. We use it as an informal hedge in our herb garden and visitors do indeed mistake it for rosemary. Easy to maintain at a small size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZones: \u003c\/strong\u003e4 to 7\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily: \u003c\/strong\u003eSalicaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType: \u003c\/strong\u003eDeciduous Shrub\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight: \u003c\/strong\u003e10 to 12 ft.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpread: \u003c\/strong\u003e6 to 8 ft.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExposure: \u003c\/strong\u003eFull Sun to Part Shade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Condition: \u003c\/strong\u003eMedium to Wet\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time: \u003c\/strong\u003eMarch to April\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Old Dairy Nursery \u0026 Gardens","offers":[{"title":"#2 plant - ships fall 2026","offer_id":45815303372953,"sku":"0482","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"bundle of 5 cuttings","offer_id":45815303405721,"sku":"0483","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0639\/2607\/5545\/files\/Salixeleagnosf.angustifolia_TheOldDairy_DSCF7062.jpg?v=1730455760"},{"product_id":"salix-integra-hakuro-nishiki","title":"Salix integra 'Hakuro-Nishiki' | dappled willow","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003ePink, white, and green dappled foliage makes this plant a very popular choice. Fiery orange-red twigs lend interest to the winter landscape. Deer resistant and easy to grow in average to moist soil in full sun to part shade. Best foliage color occurs in full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003eWe love all the possibilities that this shrub offers! It can be trimmed as topiary (Image 2), grown as a hedge (Image 4) or left in its natural form (Image 3).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistinctions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003e: Winner of an \u003ca title=\"Award of Garden Merit\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rhs.org.uk\/plants\/trials-awards\/award-of-garden-merit\/agm-lists\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAward of Garden Merit\u003c\/a\u003e from the \u003ca title=\"Royal Horticulture Society\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rhs.org.uk\/\"\u003eRoyal Horticulture Society\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZones: \u003c\/strong\u003e5 to 7\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily: \u003c\/strong\u003eSalicaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType: \u003c\/strong\u003eDeciduous Shrub\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight: \u003c\/strong\u003e4 to 6 ft.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpread: \u003c\/strong\u003e5 to 7 ft.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExposure: \u003c\/strong\u003eFull Sun to Part Shade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Condition: \u003c\/strong\u003eMedium To Wet\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time: \u003c\/strong\u003eMarch to April\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Old Dairy Nursery \u0026 Gardens","offers":[{"title":"#2 plant - ships fall 2026","offer_id":46057828483225,"sku":"0111","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"bundle of 5 cuttings","offer_id":46057828515993,"sku":"0112","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0639\/2607\/5545\/files\/Salixintegra_Hakuro-Nishiki_1.jpg?v=1713029156"},{"product_id":"salix-x-leucopithecia-rabbits-foot","title":"Salix x leucopithecia 'Rabbit's Foot' | rabbit's foot willow","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eRabbit's Foot Willow has some of the largest catkins of any member of the genus. The rabbit-foot-size fuzzy, silvery-white catkins appear in late winter and are a delight to children and adults alike. It is a lovely shrub that can grow into a small tree with time, but we coppice ours to the ground every year to promote the production of catkins and recommend that you do the same. Green leaves with silky, silvery undersides remain attractive through summer. Deer resistant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZones: \u003c\/strong\u003e4 to 8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily: \u003c\/strong\u003eSalicaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType: \u003c\/strong\u003eDeciduous Shrub\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight: \u003c\/strong\u003e6' if coppiced every year; 20' if allowed to grow into a tree\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpread: \u003c\/strong\u003e3-6'; tree width unknown\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExposure: \u003c\/strong\u003eFull Sun to Part Shade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Condition: \u003c\/strong\u003eMedium to Wet\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time: \u003c\/strong\u003eMarch to April\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Old Dairy Nursery \u0026 Gardens","offers":[{"title":"#2 - ships fall 2026","offer_id":45457090773145,"sku":"0480","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"bundle of 5 cuttings","offer_id":46057829335193,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0639\/2607\/5545\/files\/Salixxleucopithecia_Rabbit_sFoot__rabbit_sfootwillow_TheOldDairyNurseryDSCF3515.jpg?v=1741385324"},{"product_id":"salix-triandra-whissender","title":"Salix triandra 'Whissender' | almond-leaved willow","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eSalix is the botanical name for Willow. Willows are woody plants that range in size from enormous weeping willows to small, creeping groundcovers. Almost all willows are easy to grow in moderate to wet soils in full sun. They grow naturally along waterways and make excellent candidates for erosion control or bank stabilization. Cut stems are extremely versatile: use them for cut flower arrangements, hedges, living structures, woven fences, or basket making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eWillows are, unfortunately, prone to a large number of pests and diseases and are not generally long lived, but cuttings root extremely easily, guaranteeing a fresh supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e'Whissender,' also known as Almond-leaved Willow, is a heavily flowering variety; bright yellow catkins are adored by bees in early spring. Exfoliating bark rivals that of even sycamores. This selecting is very popular with European basketmakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eCoppice every 2-3 years to maintain a nice supply of straight stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZones: \u003c\/strong\u003e4 to 8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily: \u003c\/strong\u003eSalicaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType: \u003c\/strong\u003eDeciduous Shrub\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExposure: \u003c\/strong\u003eFull Sun to Part Shade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Condition: \u003c\/strong\u003eMedium to Wet\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time: \u003c\/strong\u003eMarch to April\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Old Dairy Nursery \u0026 Gardens","offers":[{"title":"#2","offer_id":45457090543769,"sku":null,"price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0639\/2607\/5545\/files\/No_Image_Available_6a341b4b-503d-4af4-8008-5c2b6aaabfc4.jpg?v=1713029429"},{"product_id":"salix-miyabeana-winter-green","title":"Salix miyabeana 'Winter Green' | Smith's purple willow","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0c343d;\"\u003eSalix is the botanical name for Willow. Willows are woody plants that range in size from enormous weeping willows to small, creeping groundcovers. Almost all willows are easy to grow in moderate to wet soils in full sun. They grow naturally along waterways and make excellent candidates for erosion control or bank stabilization. Cut stems are extremely versatile: use them for cut flower arrangements, hedges, living structures, woven fences, or basket making.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0c343d;\"\u003eWillows are, unfortunately, prone to a large number of pests and diseases and are not generally long lived, but cuttings root extremely easily, guaranteeing a fresh supply.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e'Winter Green' is an exceptionally fast growing willow (up to 14' per year!) with so many uses. 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The bare stems are a deep purple, but are coated in a white powder that lends it a ghostly blue cast. Silvery spring catkins are not as showy as those of pussy willows, but they are still a boon to early pollinators. The glaucous foliage with silvery undersides remains extremely attractive all summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #485041;\"\u003e'Violet Beauty' is truly a beauty with long, deep purple stems and extra large grey-white catkins. It is the middle cutting in the photo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003eEasy to grow in average to moist soils in full sun to part shade. 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Cut stems to 1 foot above the ground every year to maintain best color. Cut stems are lovely in arrangements and can be used in basketry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eEasy to grow in moist soil in full sun, but, like all willows, it is susceptible to a number of pests and diseases. 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Leaves are covered on both sides with soft, silky hairs; the white undersides of the leaves flash in the breeze. Foliage remains on the tree through late November\/early December.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #4d5156;\"\u003eCan be grown as a large tree, which will be twice as tall as wide when mature, or it can be coppiced annually to maintain a smaller shrub size. Makes an excellent hedge or windbreak and is a\u003c\/span\u003e great alternative to the highly invasive Russian Olive (\u003cspan style=\"color: #4d5156;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eElaeagnus angustifolia).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZones: \u003c\/strong\u003e2 to 8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily: \u003c\/strong\u003eSalicaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType: \u003c\/strong\u003eDeciduous Shrub\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight: \u003c\/strong\u003e30 to 40 ft.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpread: \u003c\/strong\u003e10 to 20 ft.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExposure: \u003c\/strong\u003eFull Sun to Part Shade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Condition: \u003c\/strong\u003emedium to wet\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time: \u003c\/strong\u003eApril to May\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Old Dairy Nursery \u0026 Gardens","offers":[{"title":"#2 plant - ships fall 2026","offer_id":45815305306265,"sku":"0551","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"bundle of 5 cuttings","offer_id":45815305339033,"sku":"0552","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0639\/2607\/5545\/files\/No_Image_Available_fba571c1-9742-474a-8d02-c7b7ac42f794.jpg?v=1713027695"},{"product_id":"salix-babylonica-crispa","title":"Salix babylonica 'Crispa' | ramshorn willow","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003eWe love all the shapes and colors of the willow family, but this one is our favorite oddball. Ramshorn Willow has fabulous tightly curled silver-green leaves. The tiny curls are best observed at close range, but they add a wonderful (if subtle) texture to the landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e'Crispa' can grow into a very large tree - up to 30 ft high and wide - or it can be coppiced to maintain a short, bushy plant. The last photo shows our two year old shrub, which we cut back to the ground each spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZones: \u003c\/strong\u003e5b to 8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily: \u003c\/strong\u003eSalicaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType: \u003c\/strong\u003eDeciduous Tree\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight: \u003c\/strong\u003eup to 30 ft.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpread: \u003c\/strong\u003eup to 30 ft.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExposure: \u003c\/strong\u003eFull Sun\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Condition: \u003c\/strong\u003eAverage To Wet\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time: \u003c\/strong\u003eApril\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Old Dairy Nursery \u0026 Gardens","offers":[{"title":"#2 - ships fall 2025","offer_id":45457086808217,"sku":"0110","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"bundle of 5 cuttings","offer_id":46057829302425,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0639\/2607\/5545\/files\/Salixbabylonica_Crispa_1.jpg?v=1713028381"},{"product_id":"salix-purpurea-nancy-saunders","title":"Salix purpurea 'Nancy Saunders' | purple willow","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0c343d;\"\u003eSalix is the botanical name for Willow. Willows are woody plants that range in size from enormous weeping willows to small, creeping groundcovers. Almost all willows are easy to grow in moderate to wet soils in full sun. They grow naturally along waterways and make excellent candidates for erosion control or bank stabilization. Cut stems are extremely versatile: use them for cut flower arrangements, hedges, living structures, woven fences, or basket making.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0c343d;\"\u003eWillows are, unfortunately, prone to a large number of pests and diseases and are not generally long lived, but cuttings root extremely easily, guaranteeing a fresh supply.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0c343d;\"\u003e'Nancy Saunders', or purple willow, is an small, elegant variety with deep red stems and blue-green leaves. Grey catkins are small but lovely. Prune just after flowering in spring to maintain a smaller size and a nice supply of straight branches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZones: \u003c\/strong\u003e4 to 8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily: \u003c\/strong\u003eSalicaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType: \u003c\/strong\u003eDeciduous Shrub\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 to 12 feet naturally; 4 to 5 feet when coppiced\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExposure: \u003c\/strong\u003eFull Sun to Part Shade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Condition: \u003c\/strong\u003eMedium to Wet\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time: \u003c\/strong\u003eMarch to April\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Old Dairy Nursery \u0026 Gardens","offers":[{"title":"#2 plant - ships fall 2026","offer_id":45815308353689,"sku":"0556","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"bundle of 5 cuttings","offer_id":45815308386457,"sku":"0557","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0639\/2607\/5545\/files\/No_Image_Available_d4d9d4cd-859e-4875-aaaf-1536d741ed59.jpg?v=1713030268"},{"product_id":"salix-udensis-sekka","title":"Salix udensis 'Sekka' | Japanese fantail willow","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e(syn. Salix sachalinensis 'Sekka')\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003eJapanese Fantail Willow is a fascinating male clone that is little known in the States but widely cultivated in its native Japan. The flat, curling, fasciated (compressed into a bundle) stems are a beautiful mahogany-red color that shines in the winter garden. Small grey catkins adorn the stems in March. Glossy green leaves with white underside shimmer in the summer breeze before turning bright yellow in fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003eThis is a large shrub that offers four seasons of interest and is certainly worth planting if you have the space. It will develop into a broad-rounded shrub. 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Aso' is a particularly lovely variety. 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Bare branches look stunning all winter long as the sun illuminates the golden bark; pollinators adore the yellow catkins in early spring; green leaves turn a lovely shade of yellow in fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003eThis stunning tree grows 8+ feet per year and can live for hundreds of years with regular pruning. 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