eriocephala ‘American Mackay’

Name: eriocephala 'American Mackay'
SKU: ERIAM
Availability: InStock

$14.50

Wooly-head Willow

Missouri Willow (where it was first named)

erio = wooly

cephala = head

Willow AT A GLANCE

USDA Hardiness Zone

Blooming Period

Mid Spring

Sex

Male

Potential Height

Unsure, possibly up to 40 ft

Uses

Weaving, living/dried structures, cut stems, ornamental shrub

Available Lengths

Clear

SKU: ERIAM Category: Cuttings Tags: Cut Stems, Fedge, Ornamental, Wattle Fence, Weaving

Description
Additional information

A male selection of the North American willow that is native to our property in Vermont. It is an attractive shrub with long, straight stems that are covered with catkins in April-May. Young foliage is red but turns green after a 2-3 weeks. This is a selection that is used extensively in basketry.

Description Credit to Michael Dodge

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