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Salix pentandra

Laurel Willow, Bay Willow, Bayleaf Willow

Tree Characteristics

Leaves:

Deciduous

Height:

8 - 15m

Width:

5 - 8m

Growth Rate:

Fast

Tree Tolerances

Plant Hardiness Zone:

2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Shade Tolerance:

Full Sun Part Shade

pH Tolerance:

Tolerant of acid to alkaline soil (5.0 to 8.0)

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Flooding Tolerance:

High

Salt Spray Tolerance:

Unknown

Soil Salt Tolerance:

Unknown

Planting site and Native Range

Planting Site:

Parks, Residential

Native to Ontario:

No

Native to North America:

No

Insects and Diseases

Just like Poplar (Populus) species, Willows (Salix) are also affected by many pests and diseases. Some of these pests and diseases include canker, blight, aphids, scale, borers, etc. Although there are many pests and diseases, this species makes an excellent specimen tree in wet areas where most trees have difficulty growing.

Management Notes

Susceptible to storm breakage