Salix viminalis Yellow Excellent flavour when dried

Excellent flavour when dried

slightly aromatic flavour

The needles then fall to leave a haze of greyish red branches through the wiinter

showing off elegant catkins in spring

Unique tulip-shaped green leaves and equally unique tulip-shaped greenish-yellow flowers in June/July on mature trees

Salix viminalis Yellow Excellent flavour when driedTraditionally used for basket making and weaving, the osier willow now has many uses including a popular choice for waterside planting, living sculptures, bio fuel and 'cleaning up' contaminated waste ground. Young stems attractive yellow in spring. Leaves up to 20cm long, silvery hairy beneath. Early nectar and pollen source for wildlife. H7