Dicky Meadows Basket Willow

🌱 Ships in a 3.5" x 9" deep tree pot with an established root system, ready to plant

Basket willows (Salix spp.) are versatile plants with numerous practical applications. From traditional basket weaving and crafting to environmental management and landscape enhancement, these hardy shrubs offer a range of benefits. Their rapid growth, adaptability to different soil types, and ecological contributions make them an excellent choice for various uses. Willows can be used to create living structures such as arbors, trellises, and fences. The stems are woven into the desired shape and will continue to grow, forming a living, growing feature in the garden. And they come in various colors so you can really get creative!

Dicky Meadows is bright green when fresh and dries to a mid-brown.

Latin Name: Salix purpurea 'Dicky Meadows'
Site and Soil: Full sun; medium to moist soils
Size at Maturity: 8-10' h x 6-8' w
Pests & Diseases: Willows are susceptible to diseases such as leaf spots, powdery mildew, blights, and cankers, as well as pests like scale, lacebugs, and caterpillars.
USDA Zone: 4-8