Willow Hybrid Trees (Fast-Growing Shade & Screen) — 5-Pack Live Bare-Root

Willow Hybrid Trees (Salix × species) are the fastest-growing privacy and shade trees available — reaching up to 15 feet tall in just 2–3 seasons. Unlike weeping willows, this hybrid grows in a clean, upright pyramidal form that works well in rows along property lines, fence lines, and open acreage. Deciduous but fast enough to provide meaningful summer screening quickly, and excellent for stabilizing wet or low-lying areas where other trees won't thrive. Sold as a 5-pack of bare-root trees for maximum value on large plantings.

Why Gardeners Choose Willow Hybrid Trees

• Extraordinary growth rate: Up to 15 feet in 2–3 seasons — the fastest option for establishing shade and screening on large properties.
• Upright, tidy form: Clean pyramidal silhouette, not a sprawling weeping habit — works well in structured rows and shelterbelts.
• Thrives in wet areas: Excellent for damp, poorly drained, and low-lying spots where other trees fail from root rot.
• Erosion and bank stabilization: Aggressive root system anchors loose soils along water margins, slopes, and disturbed areas.
• Long seasonal coverage: Leafs out early in spring and holds foliage late into fall for extended screening.
• Great companion planting: Use alongside Murray Cypress or Green Giant Arborvitae for year-round coverage — willows provide fast summer shade while evergreens establish for winter screening.

Planting & Care

• Light: Full sun; 6–8 hours minimum daily.
• Soil: Adaptable; thrives in moist, wet, and poorly drained soils. Tolerates poor soils.
• Spacing: 5–7 feet apart in a single row; 8 feet apart in a staggered double row for a dense windbreak.
• Watering: Deep watering once or twice a week April through October in the first season; performs best with consistent ground moisture.
• Pruning: Optional light winter shaping to maintain desired height.
• Note: Best suited for northern and midwestern climates; not recommended for the extreme Deep South.

Shipping Information

• Ships as a 5-pack of bare-root trees, averaging 1–2 feet tall, ready for spring installation.