Salix matsudana ‘Navajo’
Globe Willow
Evergreen-Deciduous | Deciduous |
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Overall Mature Size | Large |
Mature Height & Spread | 50-70' x 50-70' |
Exposure | Full sun |
Water | Medium, Low Water |
Flower Color | Yellow |
Bloom Time | Spring |
Container Sizes | #5, #15 |
Special Features | Low Water Use |
Natural Growth Habit | Upright |
Sunset Garden Zones | 3-11, 14-24 |
Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone | 4A-11 |
Plant Type | Tree |
Fast-growing deciduous tree to 50-70’ tall and wide. This attractive variety is a relative of the popular weeping willow, but does not exhibit its heavily-weeping branching characteristic and is capable of tolerating dryer climates. Narrow, lance-shaped medium-green leaves with pale-green undersides grow on upright branching that eventually forms an attractive rounded globe. Adding further appeal to this variety is its attractive, furrowed light-green bark that becomes more deeply-fissured with age. Clusters of elongated yellow flowers appear in spring, but are considered inconspicuous. Well-suited for park settings, open areas or as a large-scale lawn tree. While this variety can survive with less water than others in its genus, a more robust specimen is achieved with regular watering in a fast-draining soil. Thrives in a full sun exposure.
USDA Zone: 4A-11