A small to medium-sized tree that is often seen in a shrubby form. One of the first to leaf out in spring and last to drop its leaves in autumn. Attractive, highly glossy leaves and round crown.
Leaves and Buds Bud Arrangement: Alternate
Bud Color: Terminal buds absent, laterals brownishgreen
Bud Size: Buds are approx. 1/5 inch long, rounded at apex, and flat against the twig
Leaf Type and Shape: Simple, elliptic-lanceolate to ovate
Leaf Margins: Short-acuminate, rounded or subcordate at base.
Leaf Surface & Size: Leathery, glabrous and highly glossy; 2 to 3½ inches; leaf width is 2/3 to 1 inch
Leaf Color: Lustrous, dark-green above, lighter below with a yellowish midrib
Flower Color: Golden-yellow
Fruit Type: Capsule, cottony or silky hairy seeds
Fruit Color: Greenish-yellow to tan
Growth Habit: Ascending branches, long and flexible limbs, rounded crown
Crown Height: 25 to 40 feet; crown width 20 to 35 feet
Bark Color: Gray-brown and fissured
Root System: Shallow and wide-spreading
Environmental Requirements: Performs best on moist deep loams along streams or wetlands; Windbreak Suitabile; Cold Hardiness USDA Zone 3
Moisture Tolerance: Does well on moist sites and survives flooding. May die back during periods of extended drought. Light Full sun to partial shade
Uses: Conservation/Windbreaks Small to medium height tree for farmstead windbreaks and riparian plantings
Wildlife: Very good for wildlife; used as food and cover for a wide variety of wetland wildlife.
Medicinal: Used as an astringent and for fevers, gout, pain and headaches. Contains salicin used in aspirin.
Pests: No serious disease problems, but can be subject to leaf diseases. Aphids can be a problem.
Photo Credit: USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database
Willow, Laurel Leaf - Bundle of 25 Trees
There will be no return or refunds once your plants have been picked up. These arrive bare root in bundles from the nursery, minimal die off is to be expected.
No plants will be shipped. All plants will need to be picked up at 334 North 9th Street Columbus MT sometime in May. Once we have a delivery date from the nursery you will be notified of your pickup date. The SCD can not store plants or be responsible for extended care.