Description Latin: Salix pentandra Height: 50 ft Spread: 30 feet, plant 10 foot spacing for Shelterbelt purposes Sun exposure: full sun – partial shade Hardiness zone: 2 Root system: low suckering Growth rate: fast Plug material This willow is a fast grower that puts on significant growth each season. This water-loving tree is capable of living in saline soils. Takes hard pruning and can have multi trunks. Has silvery underside to the leaf with a dark green glossy top. This produces a nice shimmering effect in the wind. Seedling size is approximately 12” tall , 1 year old.
