Willow Hybrid Tree - Salix alba ? fragilis

Willow Hybrid Tree (Salix alba × fragilis)

Create an attractive living barrier that provides privacy and visual appeal without the expense of traditional fencing. The Austree Willow Hybrid is a columnar tree renowned for its exceptional speed of development, adding several feet annually to reach full screen height in just one growing season. Buy Willow Hybrid trees online and transform your landscape into a lush, green sanctuary that handles diverse climates and soil conditions across North America.

Landscaping Uses

Plant these trees in linear arrangements or alternating double rows to establish natural privacy barriers along property lines, screening undesirable views, or defining garden spaces. Position them in areas receiving four to eight hours of direct light daily for optimal growth. Space trees five feet apart for dense coverage or twenty to thirty feet apart for a more spaced arrangement that requires minimal pruning maintenance.

Specifications

Height: 50–60 feet at maturity
Width: 20–30 feet at maturity
Growth Rate: Up to 6 feet per year
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Moderate; tolerates damp conditions
Soil: Adaptable to most soil types
USDA Zones: 2–8

Why Homeowners Love It

• Achieves a complete privacy screen within the first full growing season
• Thrives throughout North America, from cold northern regions to warm southern climates
• Naturally resistant to disease with minimal pest concerns
• Requires little maintenance once established, making it an ideal low-effort investment

Planting & Care

Plant your Willow Hybrid trees when the ground is workable, digging a hole as deep as the root ball but twice as wide. Ensure the soil level matches the top of the root ball, then backfill and water thoroughly to eliminate air pockets. Water daily for the first two weeks, then reduce to every other day through week four. Gradually transition to weekly watering after three months. Once established after six months, supplemental watering is only necessary during extended hot, dry periods of over three weeks without rainfall.