Silky Willow (Salix alba) – A Steep, Beautiful Shrub for Your Yard.

Silky Willow (Salix alba) is an elegant deciduous shrub with silvery-gray leaves and erect branches. Silky Willow can be grown 2-3 feet tall for texture, elegance, and individual style in the garden. Because of its fast growth and versatility, this plant does well in USDA zones 4-9 and is an excellent choice for making beautiful hedges and privacy screens or for bringing interest to your yard.

Silky Willow's silvery foliage is very pretty compared to other plants, and its rapid growth habit makes it easy to get a fast harvest. A drought-tolerant, low-maintenance plant that will work well with gardeners of all expertise levels and is beautiful with little to no care required.

Qualities of Silky Willow :

Silky Willow Graceful Leaves: Silky Willow has silvery, narrow leaves that give it a soft, elegant look in the landscape. It is a great choice to accent other plants or offer a dramatic contrast.
Fast-Growing: Silky Willow develops rapidly and produces 2-3 feet quickly, an excellent plant for instant curb appeal and privacy.
Flexible Shrub: Silky Willow provides architectural and visual interest in borders, hedgerows, or as a single accent plant.
Stable and Multipurpose: Grows in USDA zones 4-9, adapting to all soils and all types of weather, wet and dry, when planted.
Animal Friendly: Its flowers and leaves help pollinators such as bees and butterflies, and it is a good plant for wildlife gardens.

Why Choose Silky Willow?

Silky Willow adds visual interest and utility to any garden. It grows quickly, has beautiful silvery leaves, and is tough, so it is a very good plant for the gardening novice who wants a plant that will grow year-round and not get in your face. Silky Willow is a great hedge, privacy screen, or decorative shrub with an interesting look and sustainability benefits.

Care Instructions:

Sun: Full sun to part shade if you want good growth.
Soil: Grows best in moist and dry conditions but will accept any soil after establishment.
Watering: Silky Willow is drought-tolerant once established but should be watered often during the growing season.
Space: Position plants 3-4 feet apart for airflow and growth.

Get Your Silky Willow 2-3' Now!

Beautiful Silky Willow: Transform your garden with class and utility. Whether you want to add some fast-growing hedges to your landscape or fill in your flower beds, Silky Willow is just the plant for the job. Order today and have the soft elegance of this perennial shrub in your garden!