Eared Willow
Will it grow where I live?
Eared Willow is hardy to zone 5 – that covers all of Central Europe and the British Isles, and every USDA zone from 5 upwards.
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Profile
- Family
- Salicaceae
- Habit
- Shrub
- Height
- 2.5 m
- Spread
- 2 m
- Growth
- very fast
- Lifespan
- 20 years
- First yield
- after 3 years
- Hardiness
- zone 5–8
- Shade tolerance
- full sun
- Soil
- Sand, Silt, Loam, Clay
- Soil moisture
- dry – very wet
- pH
- 4.4 – 7.3
Growing
Salix aurita prefers sunny locations with moist to wet, acidic soils. The plant grows well in deep, well-drained loamy soils and tolerates waterlogging. Propagation is done by cuttings in summer or winter. Regular pruning promotes bushy growth.
Frequently asked questions
Eared Willow: how big does it get?
Eared Willow (Salix aurita) grows as a Shrub and reaches roughly 2.5 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 2 m. Growth is very fast.
Eared Willow: what site does it need?
Eared Willow tolerates full sun. Suitable soils are Sand, Silt, Loam, Clay. Soil moisture should be in the range dry – very wet. The pH may lie between 4.4 and 7.3.
Eared Willow: is it hardy?
Eared Willow is listed as hardy in zone 5–8 and survives normal winters outdoors there.
Eared Willow: will it grow in Central Europe?
Eared Willow is hardy to zone 5 – that covers all of Central Europe and the British Isles, and every USDA zone from 5 upwards.
Eared Willow: is it poisonous?
No toxicity is recorded for Eared Willow. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone — only on a confident identification.
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