Bareroot Salix x fragilis (Crack Willow)
A robust and fast growing tree, instantly recognisable by its brittle twigs that audibly snap off in strong winds, giving it a distinctive character in the landscape. The glossy green leaves with their pale undersides create a shimmering effect when stirred by the breeze, while the bark develops deep fissures with age, adding winter interest. Particularly suited to wet areas, it forms an excellent windbreak or riverside specimen where its vigorous growth can be fully appreciated. In spring, yellow green catkins appear before the leaves, providing early forage for bees. While often seen as a large tree, it responds well to pollarding, making it adaptable to gardens where regular management can control its size while maintaining its ecological benefits.
Family of Trees: Salicaceae
Habit: Deciduous Tree, Spreading
Growth Rate: 60-120 cm/year
Optimal Temperature: 10-25°C, hardy to -40°C
Harmful if Eaten?: Non-toxic
Flowers or Berries: Yellow Catkins
Hardiness: H7 (Extremely Hardy)
Hardiness ratings
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
- ○ H1a: under glass all year (>15C)
- ○ H1b: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
- ○ H1c: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
- ○ H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
- ○ H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
- ○ H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
- ○ H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
- ○ H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
- ○ H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)
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