Salix lucida

Salix lucida: Glossy Narrow Leaves on Smooth Willow Branches

Shining willow earns its name from polished green leaf surfaces. Yellow catkins appear after foliage emergence, while smooth reddish-brown bark and yellow fall leaves add seasonal colour.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 5-6 m
• Spread: 5-6 m
• Flower Colour: Yellow
• Flowering Period: Spring
• Foliage: Dark Green
• Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun
• Soil Requirements: Moist to Wet Soil; Moist to Average Soil

Uses and Benefits: Use it in a spacious moist grouping where the glossy foliage can catch the light.

Care Instructions: Water during establishment and selectively remove damaged or crowded stems.