Salix 'Americana'

Salix 'Americana': A Graceful Willow for Your Garden

Salix 'Americana,' commonly known as American Willow, is a graceful and versatile deciduous tree that can enhance the beauty of your garden. With its elegant foliage and minimal maintenance requirements, 'Americana' is a favorite choice among garden enthusiasts. Explore the world of Salix 'Americana' and learn how to care for this exceptional tree, creating a garden space that radiates natural charm and tranquility.

Key Features and Maintenance of Salix 'Americana'

Description: Salix 'Americana' is a deciduous tree celebrated for its elegant, lance-shaped green leaves and gracefully arching branches. This native North American species is known for its adaptability to various growing conditions and its vibrant green foliage.

Plant Height and Spread:

• Height: Grows to an average height of 30-50 feet (9-15 meters).
• Spread: Spreads to approximately 20-30 feet (6-9 meters).

Appearance:

• Foliage: The green leaves of 'Americana' are lance-shaped and provide a fresh, natural appearance.
• Bark: The bark of young branches is greenish-brown, which matures into a gray-brown color, adding visual interest to the tree.

Maintenance: Caring for Salix 'Americana' is relatively low-maintenance, making it an excellent choice for your garden. Here are essential maintenance tips to ensure its health and vitality:

1. Sunlight: Plant your 'Americana' in a location with full to partial sun exposure, allowing it to receive at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.

2. Soil: This tree is adaptable to various soil types, but it thrives in well-draining soil. It can tolerate wet conditions and is a suitable choice for low-lying areas or near water features.

3. Watering: 'Americana' prefers consistently moist soil, making it an ideal choice for areas with periodic flooding or damp soil. However, it also has some drought tolerance once established.

4. Pruning: Pruning is generally unnecessary, but you can prune for shaping or to remove dead or weak branches as needed.

5. Pests and Diseases: 'Americana' is relatively resistant to pests and diseases. It's a hardy and reliable tree for your garden.

Versatile Garden Uses for Salix 'Americana'

Salix 'Americana' offers versatility in garden design and serves various purposes:

• Use it as a shade tree to provide relief from the sun on hot summer days.
• Plant it near a pond or water feature, as it thrives in damp conditions and can help stabilize the soil.
• 'Americana' can be pruned to form a lovely hedge or screen in your garden.
• It's also a suitable choice for naturalizing areas with wet or poorly drained soil.

Salix 'Americana,' with its graceful appearance and minimal maintenance requirements, is a valuable addition to any garden. Whether you're using it for shade, erosion control, or naturalizing wet areas, 'Americana' brings a touch of natural elegance to your outdoor space. Plant it, care for it, and watch your garden flourish with the tranquil beauty of Salix 'Americana.'

We currently only deliver within the island of Ireland, other countries can be quoted for by contacting [email protected] or via telephone on 06964084
 

Standard Delivery is FREE on orders over €250*

All standard deliveries will be completed within 5-7 working days via Fastway Couriers, any delay to this delivery time, the customer will be notified by One of our staff.

The in-Store delivery charge will vary compared with online, in-store delivery charge is done on a case by case basis. 

* Only mainland Ireland addresses qualify for free delivery.
 

Live Plants Delivery

Our live plants are packed with care and diligence by our staff, our horticulturists review each plant before despatch to ensure quality is maintained.
Live Plant delivery charges are not calculated on weight but on the space required per package to ensure safe delivery, so delivery charges may vary as some plants require more space than others when packed.
All live plants are despatched within 3-5 working days where possible, our couriers aim to deliver within 48 hours of despatch from our Garden Centre to allow the plant to arrive in healthy condition.
 

Click & Collect

Can’t wait for delivery? Why not try our FREE Click & Collect service? Simply make your purchase online and collect it from our store located in Croagh Co. Limerick. Our staff will contact you by phone when your order is ready for collection (Please allow 24 hours minimum). When collecting your item, call the store on 069-64084. We will then load into your car as required. This service is available in-store 9am – 6pm Monday – Saturday (No collections on Sundays)

Click here for more information about our shipping conditions.

You can pay your online order either by credit card or via Paypal.
If you have any further questions about the online order payment please contact us via ­069 640 84 or mail.