Willow (Eared Sallow)

Common Name

Eared Sallow

Latin Name

Salix aurita

Status

Native

Distribution

Widespread but thinly distributed. Most common on the Coal Measures.

Habitats

Damp woodland and scrub, streamsides, road verges.

Requirements

Wet acidic soils. Tolerates shade.

Recommendations

A medium sized shrub willow suitable for planting in scrub and woodland margins on wet ground.

Origins/Provenance

The existing population is predominantly wild. Use plants of local provenance, preferably cuttings from local plants, or FC seed zones 302 and 204.