Salix alba Purple This lovely tree was introduced

This lovely tree was introduced from China to the west in 1879 by Charles Maries and is named in honour of the French missionary Father Armand David

chocolate brown wood of very high quality

maturing to a broadly spreading tree with a flattened top

A wonderful improved form of the well known Cornus kousa var

this cultivar is highly valued for the ascending

Salix alba Purple This lovely tree was introducedThis British native, growing wild in the southern regions, is a simple yet very attractive tree. Its flexible branches move in the wind and together with the silvery leaves they create a stunning shimmering effect. Willows are fast growers and heavy drinkers meaning they can easily be coppiced pollarded and planted near water. Tolerates coastal sites. Great for wildlife. H7