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Hybrid Willow Tree
Hybrid Willow Tree
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Salix × matsudana x alba
Hybrid Willow Tree
The Hybrid Willow Tree, often referred to as the Austree Hybrid Willow, is one of the fastest-growing privacy trees available. With its narrow, upright form and vigorous growth, it creates a lush green wall in just a few seasons. Known for its adaptability and windbreak qualities, this sterile, non-invasive hybrid is ideal for creating fast shelterbelts, shade, and natural privacy barriers.
If you're seeking a rapid, low-maintenance solution for screening or erosion control, the Hybrid Willow delivers unmatched performance.
Hybrid Willow Tree Overview
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Attribute |
Details |
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🌿 Botanical Name |
Salix × matsudana x alba |
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🏷️ Common Names |
Hybrid Willow, Austree Willow, Willow Hybrid |
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🌳 Mature Height |
30–50 feet |
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🌐 Mature Width |
15–25 feet |
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📈 Growth Rate |
Extremely fast (up to 6–10 ft per year) |
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⏳ Lifespan |
30+ years |
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🧊 USDA Zones |
4–9 |
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❄️ Chill Hours |
400–700 hours |
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☀️ Sun Preference |
Full sun (minimum 6 hours daily) |
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🧱 Soil Type |
Tolerates clay, loam, sandy, or wet soils |
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⚖️ Soil pH |
Slightly acidic to neutral (5.5–7.5) |
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💧 Water Needs |
Moderate to high; thrives near water sources |
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🌸 Flower Color |
Inconspicuous catkins; not ornamental |
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🍒 Fruit Type |
Sterile; does not produce viable seed |
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🐝 Pollinators |
Minimal pollinator value |
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🌿 Growth Habit |
Upright, columnar with dense branching |
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↔️ Spacing |
5–10 ft apart for privacy hedges |
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🏡 Landscape Uses |
Privacy screens, windbreaks, erosion control |
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🧹 Maintenance Level |
Low once established |
Environmental Benefits
🌬️ Acts as a living windbreak for farms and properties
🌿 Helps prevent soil erosion and stabilize slopes
🧱 Tolerates urban, poor, or compacted soils
🌳 Creates dense cover for nesting birds and wildlife
Pros & Cons
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✅ Pros |
⚠️ Cons |
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🚀 Incredibly fast-growing privacy tree |
🔄 Can require regular pruning to manage size |
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🌱 Sterile hybrid – non-invasive and seedless |
💧 Needs consistent moisture, especially early on |
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🏡 Effective for windbreaks and visual screening |
🌳 Shorter lifespan than slower-growing shade trees |
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🧱 Grows in a wide range of soil types |
🔌 Root system can be aggressive—plant away from structures |
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🌿 Dense branching forms a lush green wall quickly |
🐝 Low value for pollinators or flowering appeal |
Planting & Care Guide
🛁 Soak root zone thoroughly before and after planting
🕳️ Dig a wide hole and plant at the original soil level
🌾 Add mulch to conserve moisture and suppress weeds
💦 Water frequently the first season to promote deep roots
✂️ Prune in late winter to encourage upright structure and control height
🧪 No fertilizer needed if planted in fertile soil; compost in spring is sufficient
The Hybrid Willow Tree is the go-to solution for fast-growing privacy, wind protection, and erosion control. With its rapid growth, dense foliage, and adaptability, this tree transforms open spaces into shaded sanctuaries or sheltered property lines in record time. Perfect for those who need results—fast.
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