Willow (Almond)

Common Name

Almond Willow

Latin Name

Salix triandra

Status

Native.

Distribution

Very rare in County Durham: restricted to a few lowland sites.

Habitats

Stream banks.

Requirements

Wet sites. Neutral or calcareous soils.

Recommendations

A rare plant in County Durham. Not recommended for general planting.

Origins/Provenance

The existing population is wild. Use cuttings from local plants.