Downy Willow (Salix lapponum)
A compact, 1.5 m-tall deciduous shrub with downy, grey-green leaves and a dense branching habit. Male catkins have scarlet anthers that turn yellow as the pollen ripens, and silky grey catkins are formed in the early spring before the leaves.
The size of each plant is between 15 – 50cm in height from the root plug.
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Product Description
Transform your garden with Downy Willow (Salix lapponum). These trees are known for their strikingly soft, silvery-green foliage that adds a unique look to your garden. Their velvety leaves create a visually captivating contrast with their compact, rounded growth habit, making them a perfect choice for gardens large and small. Whether you’re seeking to create a picturesque border, add a focal point to your garden, or enhance a naturalistic wetland area, the Downy Willow offers unparalleled versatility and charm.
Renowned for their hardiness and resilience, Downy Willows are well-suited to cooler climates, thriving in areas which other trees would struggle in Their robust nature allows them to withstand harsh winds and varied soil conditions, providing a low-maintenance yet visually striking addition to your landscape. The compact size, typically reaching 4-6 feet in height and spread, ensures they fit seamlessly into a variety of garden designs, from modern minimalist to lush and wild.
These saplings bring an effortless elegance to your outdoor space, changing beautifully with the seasons and requiring minimal upkeep. Their shimmering leaves and robust adaptability make Downy Willow an exceptional choice for both novice gardeners and seasoned horticulturists alike. As a testament to their versatility, Downy Willows are equally at home in formal garden settings and more relaxed, natural landscapes, providing a lush, refined touch wherever they are planted.
Tree Attributes
- Exquisite Foliage: Soft, silvery-green leaves that create a distinctive and elegant visual appeal.
- Compact Growth: Ideal for smaller gardens or as a focal point, with a manageable size of 4-6 feet in height and spread.
- Hardy and Resilient: Perfect for cooler climates and varied soil conditions, ensuring longevity and ease of care.
- Versatile Planting Options: Suitable for a wide range of garden designs, from borders and standalone features to wetland areas.
- Low Maintenance: Minimal upkeep required, making them ideal for all levels of gardening expertise.
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Our Commitment
Our trees are planted, grown and cared for on site. This means, once the seeds are delivered to us we plant them, establish them in our polytunnels and then harden them off. The trees you are delivered have been with us since seed and we look after them until the moment they leave.
Every tree is handpicked and packaged with the utmost care and attention to ensure your trees are delivered fighting fit to help against climate change.
For more information, please visit the About Us page
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Deliveries
All postage and packaging charges for products delivered to the Mainland UK are included within the price. Additional charges apply for Northern Ireland, The Highlands & Scottish Isles, The Channel Islands, Scilly Isles & Isle of Man when ordering more than 8 trees.
As a guide, orders for 8 plants or more will be sent via a courier, 8 plants or fewer will be sent by Royal Mail.
For more information, please visit the Delivery page
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Refunds
Your happiness is our business and that is why we individually check every single tree that we send out. If you have a concern about your tree, please get in touch with us within 7 days so that we can diagnose the issue. Very rarely, we might ask you to send the tree back to us in secure packaging to help us identify the issue but often we can identify the issue with photographs.
For more information, please visit the Refunds page
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