Willow vine ( Salix viminalis )
This is really a shrub not a vine. It can reach 20′ tall, more commonly it is found at less than 10′.
Like all of the willows it prefers damp locations. And it can be invasive given the proper growing conditions.
It grows in dappled shade or along the edge of wooded areas.
It is used in flower arranging and basket making. If you receive some in a flower arrangement, just take it out and place it in water once the rest of the bouquet has faded. It will root and you can then plant it out in your yard.
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I don’t think I’ve ever seen a willow vine! I wish I had room for one now. Humm what can I move around…
I’ve named you a Thinking Blog, by the way.
Nancy
22 Apr 07 at 11:41 pm
What’s a thinking blog?
herself
23 Apr 07 at 12:57 am
This guy dropped all its leaves when temperatures went below freezing. I’m hoping when it gets larger the stems will give some winter interest to the garden.
admin
7 Jan 08 at 3:04 pm
This plant never really came back in the spring. It put out a few half hearted leaves but nothing more. Probably not a good plant for dry, shade areas or perhaps winter is just too much for it here?
ljmacphee
25 Aug 08 at 11:47 am
This one died, not sure if it was too dry or too shady?
ljmacphee
25 Mar 09 at 9:09 pm