Austree Hybrid Willow 10′ Pole (spring pickup)

If you want fast shade in a wet area, Austree willows are the way to go. Few willow species will grow as tall, and none as fast in my experience. I have seen them grow to 8-10′ in a year in a shelter, and 12′ in two years without one. The leaves can also be used as a fodder supplement. Either cut them back to a foot from the ground every year and allow them to resprout multiple stems that can be browsed by your livestock, or cut them above browse height, and chop the young branches off for your livestock during the summer slump. A few rows of trees will drastically reduce wind speeds during the growing season, and slow winds during the winter as well. We typically use these as fast-growing shade trees that are meant to be removed in under a decade, once the slower-growing species have filled in.

These trees will come as 10′ tall, unrooted poles (live stakes). Plant them 18-36″ into the ground, selecting ground that is wet to moderately drained, and applying a healthy dose of wood chips to conserve moisture.

Sold individually. Pickup only, no shipping. $20 per pole. $12 per pole for 100+.

Local pickup: March 13, 2026 from 9am-5pm at TFG shop on 2363 Stumptown Rd, Lancaster, PA 17602

Also available for fall pickup.