Name as accessioned to PN collection. IPC checklist of cultivars of Salix (2014) says according to Newsholme (1992) it is a fast-growing, tall hybrid of S. viminalis. Leaves longer than S. viminalis. Other parent not stated.
Collection events
Primary collection event
Collection event type:
Cultivated
Standard locality
Location:
Palmerston North, Aokautere, willow orchard at southern end of Staces Road.
Verbatim locality:
Palmerston North, Aokautere, willow orchard at southern end of Staces Road.
Willow genebank ID number: PN312. Supplied by B.F.C., origin UK. Salix viminalis according to Stott (1979). Bowles hybrid. According to Meike, EA Bowles of Engfield collected vigorous specimens of plants and distributed them widely.