Salix dasyclados

Salix dasyclados is grown in our willow beds at Lakeshore Willows for making rings and frames for larger baskets.

Description

  • Large willow growing up to 8-10' in one year

Growth Habit

Will grow into a small tree if  not coppiced

Application

This works well for rings and frames for larger baskets as well as furniture making

Bark can successfully be harvested from 1-8 year old rods

IMPORTANT NOTE FROM Johnny: I am not a horticulturist and the information provided for each willow variety is based on my observations growing and using the willows here at Lakeshore Willows. The information about growth habit is quoted from Christopher Newsholme's book: Willows, The Genus Salix.

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