Laurel Willow (Pentandra)

The Laurel Willow (Pentandra) is generally described as a perennial tree. This is not native to the U.S. (United States) and has its most active growth period in the spring and summer . The Laurel Willow (Pentandra) has dark green foliage and inconspicuous yellow flowers, with an abuncance of conspicuous brown fruits or seeds. The greatest bloom is usually observed in the summer, with fruit and seed production starting in the spring and continuing until fall. Leaves are not retained year to year. The Laurel Willow (Pentandra) has a long life span relative to most other plant species and a rapid growth rate. At maturity, the typical Laurel Willow (Pentandra) will reach up to 60 feet high, with a maximum height at 20 years of 30 feet.

The Laurel Willow (Pentandra) is usually not commercially available except under contract. It can be propagated by bare root, container, cuttings, seed. It has a rapid ability to spread through seed production and the seedlings have high vigor. Note that cold stratification is not required for seed germination and the plant cannot survive exposure to temperatures below -38°F. has low tolerance to drought and restricted water conditions.