Botanical illustration of Willow
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🌱 Willow

Salix spp.
trees Tree Salicaceae
☀️ Sun
Full Sun
💧 Water
High
🗺️ Zones
4-9
🧪 Soil pH
6.0-7.5
🪴 Soil Type
Moist to wet
🚿 Drainage
Tolerates wet
📏 Spacing
30-50 ft
📐 Height
30-60 ft

🤝 Companions (2)

🤝 Comfrey
Dynamic accumulator
🤝 Marigold
Universal companion

⚠️ Keep Apart (1)

⚠️ Walnut
Juglone sensitive

📝 Growing Notes

Original source of aspirin. Twigs make excellent rooting hormone tea.

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