How Tall Does a Salix Tree Grow

White willow (Salix alba) is quite a large tree, growing to 50 to 80 feet. Coral bark willow (Salix alba subsp. vitellina ‘Britzensis’) is a cultivar of white willow with stems that are orange-red in late winter. Uncontrolled, it can grow to 80 feet, but it can be controlled with frequent pruning.

How long does it take for a Salix tree to grow?

They grow to about 2.5m / 8ft tall and will reach this height about four years after pruning. They can easily be controlled. They can be grown, and are sold as, either standard or bush shrubs.

Should you prune a Salix?

The plants can be pruned any time of year. If you prune in late summer or early fall, it’s possible that tender new growth may be damaged by winter cold. Because of that chance, it’s best to prune a willow during late winter, when it’s still dormant, or in very early spring, when it’s poised to begin new growth.