Salix Hybrid Americana Living Braided Willow Tree Sculpture 50cm

Salix Hybrid Americana Living Braided Willow Tree Sculpture 50cm, 15cm pot (50-07)

£36.00
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Salix Hybrid Americana Living Braided Willow Tree Sculpture 50cm
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Salix Hybrid Americana Living Braided Willow Tree Sculpture 50cm, 15cm pot (50-07)

£36.00
Sale price  £36.00 Regular price  £40.00

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The Salix Hybrid Americana Living Braided Willow Tree Sculpture is a young White Willow (Salix) whose stems have been braided into a decorative pattern that becomes permanently set as the tree grows and the braided stems fuse. A vigorous, fast-growing tree that will develop character over the years — useful for garden features, privacy screens, and quick-establishing garden structures.

Product Details

  • Species: Salix (White Willow), hybrid Americana
  • Height on arrival: Approx. 50cm (40cm above soil, 15cm pot)
  • Eventual size: Approx. 12m x 8m
  • Hardiness: H6 — fully hardy
  • Position: Full sun
  • Soil: Moist or wet soil; adaptable but avoid near buildings
  • Foliage: Deciduous — green in spring/summer, yellow in autumn, bare in winter
  • Family: Salicaceae
  • Supplier: Arbor — living plant, potted on arrival

The plant's growth rate and size will vary depending on planting position and conditions. Foliage and habit may vary from the photograph depending on season.

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FAQS

What is a living willow sculpture?

A young Salix (White Willow) tree with its stems braided in a decorative pattern. It is a living plant — it will continue to grow, its trunk will thicken, and the braided pattern will become permanently set as the stems fuse over the years.

How much will it grow?

White Willow is a vigorous, fast-growing tree with an eventual height and spread of approximately 12m x 8m. Growth rate depends on planting position and conditions.

Where should I plant it?

Full sun, in moist or wet soil — White Willow thrives on damp ground and is unfussy about soil type. Avoid planting close to buildings; the extensive root system absorbs water aggressively over a wide area.

What should I expect on arrival?

The plant arrives potted, approximately 50cm total height (40cm above the soil, 15cm pot). Foliage and habit vary seasonally and may differ from the photograph depending on when it is delivered.

What if my order arrives damaged?

Email sales@oakandoutdoor.co.uk within 48 hours with your order number and photographs. We will liaise with Arbor and arrange a prompt resolution.

Delivery Information

This product is fulfilled by Arbor Garden Solutions and dispatched direct to your door from their UK warehouse.

Standard delivery is 3–10 working days from dispatch. You will receive a tracking email as soon as your order leaves the warehouse.

We are currently unable to deliver this product to the following areas:


Isle of Wight · Isle of Man · Scottish Isles · Northern Ireland · Republic of Ireland · Channel Islands · Scotland (selected postcodes) · West Wales (LL30–78) · Cornwall (TR postcodes)

If you are unsure whether your postcode is affected, email us at sales@oakandoutdoor.co.uk before ordering and we will confirm.

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Further Information

Does this product come with a guarantee?

All Arbor Garden products come with a 15 year anti-rot guarantee.

Is this product suitable for leaving outside all year round?

Yes — all Arbor Garden Solutions products are made from FSC-certified pressure-treated timber, engineered to withstand the British climate year-round. The pressure treatment process forces preservatives deep into the wood fibres, protecting against rot, moisture, and insect damage without the need for seasonal storage. A breathable cover during winter is beneficial but not essential.

What wood is used and where does it come from?

Arbor Garden Solutions use FSC-approved, sustainably sourced timber across their entire range — meaning the wood comes from responsibly managed forests where trees are replanted and ecosystems are protected.

Does this product come assembled or flat-packed?


Flat-packed, with full assembly instructions and all fixings included. Most customers complete assembly in 30–60 minutes. Step-by-step video guides are available on the Arbor Garden Solutions YouTube channel. If you would prefer professional assembly, this can be added at checkout for a fixed fee.

Care & Maintenance

This is a living White Willow (Salix) tree, not a manufactured product — it needs ongoing care rather than periodic maintenance, and it will change year on year as it grows.

On arrival

Unpack the plant promptly and water it thoroughly. If you cannot plant it straight away, keep it in its pot somewhere sheltered and bright, and do not allow the compost to dry out. Willow is thirsty even in a pot.

Planting

Plant in full sun, in moist or wet soil. Willow is unfussy about soil type but thrives on damp ground. Dig a hole roughly twice the width of the pot, plant at the same depth it sat in the pot, firm in well, and water generously. Keep it well watered through its first two growing seasons while the root system establishes.

Important: siting

Do not plant close to buildings, walls, drains, or septic systems. White Willow has an extensive, aggressive root system that absorbs water over a wide area and can cause structural problems. Allow generous distance — this is a tree with an eventual size of approximately 12m x 8m.

The braided stems

The braid is formed from living stems that will thicken and fuse together permanently as the tree grows. Do not remove any ties until the stems have visibly grown into one another. Check periodically that ties are not cutting into the bark as the trunk thickens, and loosen them if they are.

Pruning

Prune in late winter while the tree is dormant. Remove any shoots emerging below the braided section to keep the sculpted form clear. Willow responds vigorously to pruning, so do not be afraid to cut back hard to maintain shape.

Through the year

Willow is deciduous — green foliage in spring and summer, yellow in autumn, bare stems in winter. Bare winter stems are normal and not a sign of ill health. Fully hardy (H6), so no winter protection is needed once established.