downy willow
Salix lapponum
USDA zones3 to 7
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size3 to 5 feet tall3 to 5 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Yellow to red anthers
Garden uses
Notes
Downy willow (Salix lapponum) is a shrub for hedges. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full sun and average moisture. It grows 36 to 60 inches tall and wide, so it suits a informal screen. In mid spring it bears catkins with yellow to red anthers.
Pairs well with Cherry, Ice Follies daffodil, Sensitive fern, and Maiden pink.
Native range
Northern Europe to northern Asia.