Grey Willow
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1Will it grow where I live?
Grey Willow is hardy to zone 2 – that covers all of Central Europe and the British Isles, and every USDA zone from 2 upwards.
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Profile
- Family
- Salicaceae
- Habit
- Shrub
- Height
- 5 m
- Spread
- 6 m
- Growth
- fast
- Lifespan
- 40 years
- First yield
- after 3 years
- Hardiness
- zone 2–7
- Shade tolerance
- full sun
- Soil
- Sand, Silt, Loam, Clay
- Soil moisture
- semi-dry – very wet
- pH
- 4.4 – 7.3
Flowering & harvest
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Uses
Growing
Salix cinerea prefers moist to wet locations such as riverbanks and wetlands. The soil should be humus-rich and well-drained, ideally slightly acidic to neutral in pH. The plant grows best in partial shade to light-filled areas. Propagation is done by cuttings in late spring or by sowing in spring. Regular pruning promotes vitality and shape.
Frequently asked questions
Grey Willow: how big does it get?
Grey Willow (Salix cinerea) grows as a Shrub and reaches roughly 5 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 6 m. Growth is fast.
Grey Willow: what site does it need?
Grey Willow tolerates full sun. Suitable soils are Sand, Silt, Loam, Clay. Soil moisture should be in the range semi-dry – very wet. The pH may lie between 4.4 and 7.3.
Grey Willow: is it hardy?
Grey Willow is listed as hardy in zone 2–7 and survives normal winters outdoors there.
Grey Willow: will it grow in Central Europe?
Grey Willow is hardy to zone 2 – that covers all of Central Europe and the British Isles, and every USDA zone from 2 upwards.
Grey Willow: when does it flower?
In a temperate northern-hemisphere climate it flowers from March to May.
Grey Willow: when is it harvested?
In a temperate northern-hemisphere climate the fruit ripens from July to August.
Grey Willow: is it poisonous?
No toxicity is recorded for Grey Willow. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone — only on a confident identification.
Grey Willow: what is it used for?
Rated on a scale up to 10: Edible 1/10, Medicinal 1/10, Other uses 1/10.
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