Overview & Description

Prairie Reflection® Laurel Willow (Salix pentandra ‘Silver Lake’) is a superior selection of Laurel Leaf Willow prized for its dark green, glossy foliage that reflects sunlight like a mirror, creating a shimmering, eye-catching display. The attractive leaves turn a bright yellow in fall, adding seasonal interest. This very hardy, fast-growing tree develops a dense, rounded form, making it an excellent choice for shade in large, open areas.

Growth & Size

This variety exhibits a dense, rounded, broad growth habit. It is a fast-growing tree, typically reaching a mature size of about 33 feet in height with a spread of 26 feet.

Additional Notes

It blooms in spring with inconspicuous catkins. Hardy to Zone 2, it is tolerant of wet and alkaline soils, offering excellent adaptability to challenging conditions. An outstanding choice for shade trees, large open areas, parks, naturalized landscapes, and wet or alkaline sites where fast-growing, dense rounded form, glossy light-reflecting foliage, and superior hardiness are desired.