Boyd's Willow - Salix boydii

A favorite. A dwarf willow for the miniature garden with a growth rate of about 3" per year - although it has been growing a lot slower for us here in Seattle, Wa.

This tree is deciduous, meaning it drops its leaves in the fall to go dormant in the winter and the leaves will back in the spring.

January '26 - Tiny buds are forming on the branches.

Discovered in Scotland, Boyd's Willow grows really slowly to about 12 inches tall and it a hardy little gem for just about any miniature garden scene. Round, furry, blue-gray leaves are perched on little gnarled branches. Needs sharp, well draining soil (add and or extra perlite.)

• Round, gray-green leaves
• Growth rate is estimated at 2 to 4" per year (in Seattle)

• Adult height it 12" tall by 8" wide 
• Globe shaped

• Cold hardy Zones 4 to 7, or to -30F
• Heat Zones 7-1
• Full sun to part sun
• Avoid hot, summer sun if it is in a container

• Prune if needed
• Regular water with well-drained soil

• Pot is 4" in diameter
• An outdoor plant

Questions? Email Janit at info@TwoGreenThumbs.com

Plant Shipping: Lower 48 states and Alaska only. USDA certified since 2001.

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From Jane in MD: