{"product_id":"saule-a-osier","title":"Basket Willow","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBasket Willow (\u003ci\u003eSalix viminalis\u003c\/i\u003e) \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFast-Growing Screening \u0026amp; Craft Willow for Ontario and Eastern Canada (Zones 4–7)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Expert Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Basket Willow (\u003ci\u003eSalix viminalis\u003c\/i\u003e) is a very fast-growing, extremely cold-hardy \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/collections\/deciduous-shrubs-of-eastern-canada\" title=\"Collection: Deciduous Shrubs of Eastern Canada\"\u003eshrub\u003c\/a\u003e ideal for Ontario and Eastern Canada (Zones 4–7). It typically grows 3–6 ft per year (90–180 cm) and reaches 10–20 ft (3–6 m) at maturity. Best for privacy screens, natural hedges, and \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.les-affutes.ca\/en\/workshops\/basketry\/basketry-making-a-small-basket\/\" title=\"Basketry : Making a Small Basket\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ebasketry use\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, it offers\u003cstrong\u003e long flexible stems\u003c\/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;and exceptional adaptability to wet soils and difficult growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose Basket Willow for Ontario and Eastern Canada?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasket Willow is one of the fastest-growing shrubs available, perfect for rapid screening and traditional uses like weaving and natural fencing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zone 4 (Ideal for Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 4–7)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very fast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Privacy, windbreak, natural hedges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long flexible stems for weaving and fast coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative \/ Non-native:\u003c\/strong\u003e Widely planted in North America (native to Europe and Asia)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt adapts well to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWet soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoist well-drained soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSandy or clay soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUrban and rural conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWind, cold, and wet environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTree\/Shrub Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable cellpadding=\"8\" border=\"1\" style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–20 ft (3–6 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Spread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–15 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–6 ft per year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 (Ideal for Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 4–7)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSun Exposure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoil Preference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoist to wet soils, adaptable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Needs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate to high (regular first year)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrought Tolerance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–40+ years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIs Basket Willow Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Basket Willow if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want privacy within 2–3 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou have a medium to large yard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou live in Zone 4–7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want fast growth + natural screening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need a plant for wet or difficult soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot ideal if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour yard is very small\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need a slow-growing or compact shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou are planting near foundations or pipes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrivacy hedges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWindbreaks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural fencing or living structures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasketry and weaving material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWetland and shoreline planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it works:\u003c\/strong\u003e Its extremely fast growth and dense upright stems create quick coverage, while its flexible branches make it uniquely valuable for functional and decorative uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes Basket Willow Special?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA highly versatile shrub combining rapid growth with traditional and ecological value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Catkins appear on vigorous stems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense green foliage creates strong screening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Subtle seasonal colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright stems provide structure and craft material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWinter Survival in Ontario and Eastern Canada\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, Basket Willow is hardy in Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 4–7 and tolerates harsh winters, snow load, and freezing temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst-year tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd 2–3 inches of mulch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater deeply before the first hard frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure consistent moisture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting Guide for Ontario and Eastern Canada\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest planting time:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpring (April–June)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly fall (September–October)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10–15 ft from foundations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6–10 ft between plants (hedge spacing can be tighter)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering (first year):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater deeply 1–2 times per week\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep soil moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjust based on rainfall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Answers (FAQ)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does Basket Willow grow in Ontario?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypically 3–6 ft per year in ideal conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it cold hardy in Ontario?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is hardy to Zone 4 and performs extremely well in Canadian climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need another tree for pollination?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo—this is not required for ornamental or screening use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the roots invasive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoots are vigorous; plant away from foundations and pipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it messy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModerate—may drop leaves and small branches, especially in windy areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompare With Similar Trees\/Shrubs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable cellpadding=\"8\" border=\"1\" style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; height: 156.8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003eTree\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003eGrowth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003eKey Feature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.2px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39.2px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arbresenligne.com\/en\/products\/basket-willow\" title=\"Salix viminalis (Basket Willow)\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/basket-willow\" title=\"Salix viminalis (Basket Willow)\"\u003eBasket Willow\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39.2px;\"\u003eVery fast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39.2px;\"\u003eFlexible stems; basketry use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39.2px;\"\u003eBiomass, hedges, wet sites, windbreaks \u0026amp; weaving\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 58.8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 58.8px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/miyabeana-willow\" title=\"Miyabeana Willow (Salix miyabeana)\"\u003eMiyabeana\u0026nbsp; Willow\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 58.8px;\"\u003eVery-fast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 58.8px;\"\u003eVigorous willow with long flexible stems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 58.8px;\"\u003eBiomass plantings, windbreaks, erosion control, wet sites\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.2px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39.2px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/sandbar-willow\" title=\"Sandbar Willow (Salix interior)\"\u003eSandbar Willow\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39.2px;\"\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39.2px;\"\u003eSlender stems, strong adaptation to moist soils\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39.2px;\"\u003eShoreline stabilization, naturalized plantings, riparian restoration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping Across Quebec, Ontario and Atlantic Provinces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNursery-grown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully packaged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShipped to your door in Quebec, Ontario and Atlantic Provinces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthy root system guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExplore Related Collections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/collections\/deciduous-shrubs-of-eastern-canada\" title=\"Collection: Deciduous Shrubs of Eastern Canada\"\u003eDeciduous Shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/collections\/wetland-plants\" title=\"Collection: Plants for Wet Areas\"\u003eWetland Plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/collections\/willow-trees\" title=\"Collection: Willow Trees\"\u003eWillow Trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/collections\/zone-4-plants-eastern-canada\" title=\"Collection: Hardiness Zone 4 Plants\"\u003eHardiness Zone 4 Plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated articles:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/blogs\/news\/willow-erosion-control\" title=\"Nursery Blog: Willows for Soil Erosion Control\"\u003eWillows for Soil Erosion Control\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Arbresenligne.com","offers":[{"title":"Small (100 ml)","offer_id":47319158161727,"sku":null,"price":3.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large (310 ml)","offer_id":47319158194495,"sku":null,"price":6.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cutting (20 cm unrooted)","offer_id":47730898796863,"sku":"","price":1.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/8241\/1327\/files\/Saule-a-osier-Salix-viminalis-illustration.jpg?v=1702958217","url":"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/basket-willow","provider":"Arbresenligne","version":"1.0","type":"link"}