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Basket Willow

Salix viminalis, Salicaceae

Zones
4–8
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Growing Conditions

Tolerances

Companion Plants

Turkestan Sea BuckthornHippophae rhamnoides subsp. turkestanica
Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Purple WillowSalix purpurea

Two willow species compete directly for water and nutrients while potentially sharing willow-specific pests and diseases

European AspenPopulus tremula

Both Salicaceae species compete intensely for water and may share willow-specific pests and diseases including rust fungi

Ground ElderAegopodium podagraria

Ground elder's aggressive spreading competes with willow root systems

Common Questions

What zones does Basket Willow grow in?

Basket Willow grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Basket Willow?

Good companions for Basket Willow include Turkestan Sea Buckthorn.

Design guilds with Basket Willow and see companion relationships visually.

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