The Salixalba 'Coerulea' prefers a climate with moderate temperatures and adequate moisture. It thrives in areas with a moderate altitude and well-drained soil.
Cricket bat willow
Salixalba 'Coerulea', commonly known as cricket bat willow, is a female cultivar that produces a lightweight timber with the ability to withstand sudden impact. It is primarily used in the production of high-quality cricket bats. These trees thrive in well-drained soil near streams and exhibit rapid and upright growth, making them ready for harvest within 12 to 15 years. Additionally, the timber of this plant shows potential for use in the craft industry.
Salix alba 'Coerulea'
United Kingdom
Other Relevant Information: - The Salix alba 'Coerulea' is a cultivar of willow tree primarily used for making high-quality cricket bats. - It is known for its lightweight timber that can withstand sudden impacts. - The trees thrive in good soil near stream sides and exhibit rapid and upright growth. - The timber of this cultivar is also utilized in the craft industry.
Good soil by stream sides
A female cultivar yielding a timber which, although light in weight, can withstand sudden impact and as its name suggests is used to make top quality cricket bats, a unique industry. The trees require good soil by stream sides to give exceptionally rapid and upright growth, ready for cutting from 12 to 15 years. This timber also shows potential in the craft industry.