Other common names
common sallow, gray sallow, gray willow, grey sallow, sallow, sally
Synonyms
Salix timmii
Shrubs
A large deciduous shrub, to around 5m high, with downy new shoots and grey bark. Leaves are long, oval and shallowly serrated at the edges, dull green or grey-green on top and softly hairy underneath. Catkins appear before the leaves in spring; male catkins are shorter and begin fluffy grey, turning yellow when ripe, while female catkins are longer and green
Position
Full sun
Soil Types
Clay, Loam, Sand
Max Height
4-8 metres
Max Spread
2.5-4 metres