Salix alba
White Willow
Tree Characteristics
Leaves:
Deciduous
Height:
15 - 24m
Width:
15 - 21m
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:
Moderate
Flooding Tolerance:
High
Salt Spray Tolerance:
Unknown
Soil Salt Tolerance:
Sensitive
Planting site and Native Range
Planting Site:
Parks, Highway, 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
- Shallow, aggressively spreading and suckering root system can cause problems for infrastructure