This is a lovely weeping small tree or medium shrub that is usually grafted on a standard. The size is variable depending on the height at which it was grafted. Shoots are yellowish-brown, with broad-elliptic to oblong leaves, deep green […]
Salix babylonica ( Weeping Willow )
This is a rounded, weeping tree with thin, pendant, greenish-brown shoots. Leaves are narrow and lance-shaped, saw-toothed, light green and up to 4 in. long. Narrow, silvery-green catkins on males, to 2 in. long, with yellow anthers, on females to […]
Salix babylonica ( Dragon-claw Willow )
‘Tortuosa’ is an upright, fast-growing tree with thin, greenish-brown, marvelously twisting shoots that provide a fantastic display in winter. Leaves are also twisted, forming circular patterns, narrow and lance-shaped, bright green, up to 4 in. long. Narrow, yellowish-green catkins on […]
Salix alba var. vitellina ( Chermesina Golden Willow )
This is a spreading, fast-growing, large tree with a rounded crown and dark reddish-orange shoots. Leaves are lanceolate, saw-toothed, bright green on top, underside bluish-green, up to 4 in. long. Foliage often turns brilliant golden yellow in autumn. ‘Chermesina’ produces […]
Salix alba var. sericea (f. argentea) ( Silver Willow )
This is a spreading, fast-growing, large tree with a rounded crown and grayish-green to brown shoots. Leaves are lanceolate, saw-toothed, intensely silverish-gray, pubescent, up to 4 in. long. Foliage often turns brilliant golden yellow in autumn. Narrow, yellow catkins on […]
Salix alba ( White Willow )
This is a spreading, fast-growing, large tree with a rounded crown and grayish-green to brown shoots. Leaves are lanceolate, saw-toothed, bright green on top, underside bluish-green, up to 4 in. long. Foliage often turns brilliant golden yellow in autumn. Narrow, […]
Salix aegyptiaca (S. medemii) ( Musk Willow )
A vigorous, fast growing, bushy, deciduous shrub or small tree, with purplish-red, thick branches. Grows to 12′ tall and 15′ wide. Leaves are oblong, serrated, deep green above, underside hairy and glaucous, up to 6″ long. Catkins are fragrant, gray, […]
Salix ( Prairie Cascade Willow )
This is a weeping deciduous tree, 35′-45′ tall and wide, with yellowish-brown shoots. Leaves are elliptic, very shiny, medium green above, up to 5″ long. ‘Prairie Cascade’ is a hybrid of S. pentandra x S.’Blanda’, and does not bear catkins. […]
Saintpaulia velutina ( African Violet )
These compact, rosetted, evergreen perennials, grown as indoor plants, can be tricky and may require some special attention. Velvety, ovate leaves (to 1 1/2″) are slightly toothed, blackish-green. Blooms are delicate and seem quite fragile. Flowers on long stems, to […]
Saintpaulia shumensis ( African Violet )
These compact, rosetted, evergreen perennials, grown as indoor plants, can be tricky and may require some special attention. Ovate to round leaves (to 1 1/2″) are short stemmed, occasionally variegated, slightly toothed, medium green, underside often has reddish veins. Blooms […]