bay willow
Also known as: bay-leaved willow; laurel-leaved willow; willow bay; sweet willow
S. pentandra is is a bushy deciduous tree to 10m tall, with glossy dark green leaves to 12cm long, and 5cm long catkins in early summer, the showy males yellow, the females green
Scientific classification
- Species
- bay willow (Salix pentandra)
- Genus
- Salix
- Family
- Salicaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs · Trees
- Plant type
- 8-12 metres
- Height
- wider than 8 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of bay willow
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Eurasia
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of bay willow
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bay willow care guide
- Generous regular watering, thrives in permanently damp riparian ground
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Generous regular watering, thrives in permanently damp riparian ground
Fertilizing
FertilizingWeak deciduous tree feed single annual application each early spring
Pruning
PruningLittle pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by greenwood cuttings in nearly summer or by hardwood cuttings in winter
Growing
GrowingGrow in moist, well-drained soil in full sun. Avoid alkaline soils
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to willow anthracnose, scab, canker, honey fungus and rust
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids and caterpillars
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