Salix lanata: source in Canada?

[Maggi Young]

December 30, 2009, 12:52:36 PM

Robert G :
Hi Everyone,

 I am looking for a Canadian source for this plant, either a nursery or exchange. I was hoping some of the Canadian forumists could help with that, but more importantly I am seeking input regarding Salix lanata as a garden plant. Input can cross borders freely, plant material not as easy. There are some nice descriptions floating around out there, but I value the forums collective experience. I am also interested in hearing about any small Salix out there.

[Maggi Young]

 Maggi wrote:   
Re: Salix lanata:
« Reply #1 on: December 30, 2009, 01:59:34 PM »


Salix lanata, the wooly willow, as it is sometimes known, is a pretty thing, quite low growing..... and capable of taking over large counties in a short time!
i have heard of supposedly shorter growing cultivars, but whether they are less invasive or not, I cannot say.

Depending on the space you have available, this may not be a problem  to you.... if you are looking for a cute willow for an "average" rock garden then steer clear of S. lanata is my strong advice.

Salix hylematica is more dwarf, ground hugging and here in Aberdeen makes more,  very pretty catkins....still quite spreading but altogether neater and slower.

Salix herbacea is very tiny, though lacks the furry leaves of lanata, but is really a nice little plant.... charming plant.



Next reply.....
Helen (Maggiepie) offered this website:
http://www.wondertree.co.uk/willow_nursery.html




 Please see this thread for the continuation of the discussion......

http://www.srgc.org.uk/smf/index.php?topic=4738.msg127846#msg127846

.... where the topic title has been changed to "Salix species" to allow for wider diiscussion of these plants.