Salix viminalis grows from a large shrub with often very long twigs, into a small tree to about 6 m in height, higher in exceptional cases. The densely branched crown is eventually round to fan-shaped. The bark remains smooth for a long time and will only become longitudinally grooved on old trees. The green to brownish-grey young twigs are fine and densely hairy. The fairly large leaves are remarkably narrow. On top, they are a glossy dark green and slightly hairy. The underside is shiny silver-grey and felt-like. In autumn, they often turn yellow before falling off.
The flower catkins appear in late winter and, with a greenish yellow to pale yellow colour, are not very conspicuous. The flowers open around February-March. The male flowers always have two stamens.
Salix viminalis grows naturally in moist to wet but nutrient-rich soil, on river banks and in pilot whales. However, S. viminalis will also grow in less wet locations, provided the soil is sufficiently nutrient-rich. The tree is suitable for landscape planting, in wadis and on banks.
Salix viminalis môže dorastať do výšky 4-6 m, fast growing v závislosti od podmienok stanovišťa a klímy.
Salix viminalis rastie rýchlo rastúci a môže dorastať do výšky 4-6 m, fast growing v závislosti od podmienok stanovišťa a klímy.
Listy stromu Salix viminalis sa na jeseň sfarbia do žltá."
Správny čas na výsadbu stromu je mimo vegetačné obdobie. V strednej Európe môže byť Salix viminalis so zemným balom vysadený od polovice novembra do konca apríla, avšak závisí to veľmi od klimatických podmienok a druhu stromu.