First Editions® Iceberg Alley® Sageleaf Willow
Salix candida 'Jefberg'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
First Editions® Iceberg Alley® Sageleaf Willow
Plant Highlights
First Editions® Iceberg Alley® Sageleaf Willow highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Growth RateMedium
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Pollinator Friendly
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Fragrant
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Bloom PeriodEarly Spring, Late Spring
Growing Zones 2-6
Dazzling Silver First Editions® Iceberg Alley® Sageleaf Willow
- Incredible Silver Foliage
- Rounded Form
- Fuzzy Yellow Catkins with Showy Red Stamens in Spring
- Nectar for Pollinators
- Cut Flower Arrangements
- Tolerates Wet Soil
- Extremely Cold Hardy
Make a cool-toned splash with easy-care First Editions® Iceberg Alley® Sageleaf Willow (Salix candida 'Jefberg'). You'll love this rugged, rounded shrub as a silver-frosted accent.
Wispy, silver-leaved Willow leaves are impossible to ignore. Their silvery-blue color may look frozen, but the leaves will shimmer and shake a flashing dance in your yard.
Iceberg Alley is a special cultivar of a native plant. It was found in frigid Newfoundland and Labrador, and can handle any cold the United States might toss its way.
Add a marvelous look to low-lying areas of your yard. Weave them into your mixed plantings as an exquisite iced layer of color.
This tenacious plant sparkles in the springtime. On par with Pussy Willows' dramatic display, Iceberg Alley produces attractive catkins at the ends of branches.
Trim a few of the upright branches for cut flower arrangements indoors. You'll love how the red stamens "pop" against the tiny yellow flowers.
Honey bees appreciate their nectar, too. This is a wonderful plant to include near a Victory Garden if you want to bring those beneficial pollinators to visit your tomato plants and Cherry trees.
In full foliage, Iceberg Alley Sageleaf Willow will stop you in your tracks with their icy color. Fuzzy leaves catch the sunlight and twinkle as they shift back and forth in the breeze.
Add a marvelous sense of kinetic energy in your plantings. You'll be so pleased by both the sight and gentle sound of the wind moving through the dramatically striking foliage.
Its dense and compact form makes it perfect for a specimen plant to add color to a small yard. It grows in damp soils, so can be a valuable wetland garden accent and used in Rain Gardens.
Iceberg Alley Sageleaf Willow is the perfect ornamental addition for tough areas in your landscape. You can even grow them in containers to decorate your balcony!
Order today, and we'll ship it to you when the time is right for planting in your area. Enjoy this outstanding native shrub in your space this season.
How to Use First Editions Iceberg Alley Sageleaf Willow in the Landscape
Leverage the unique, silver-colored foliage to great effect in a mixed border. They contrast so well as a layer in front of burgundy-black foliage shrubs like First Editions® Fireside® Ninebark.
Create a solid low hedge by planting them 30 inches apart on center. You can also choose to repeat them as individual plants along the length of your border with at least four feet of space to spread.
These eye-catching, formally rounded shrubs look amazing in foundation plantings, as well. Line either side of your sidewalk with a hedge for a very special sense of entry and a huge boost of curb appeal.
Iceberg Alley is a great choice for a swampy area where other plants struggle to survive. This Willow loves water, and can be included in a planned Rain Garden to filter polluted runoff water before it hits the storm drain.
Another use for this noteworthy cultivar is in Easy Gardens. Low-maintenance Iceberg Alley Sageleaf Willow can be used in a long sinuous curve near your patio seating area.
Rest and relax with family and friends, listening to the susurrus sound of the slightest breeze playing through its upright branches. Let your creativity soar with this selection!
Plant them in large outdoor containers on either side of your front door. They develop a very sophisticated shape and easily elevate the tone of your property.
Commercial property owners can achieve the same visual impact. Make the most of any dip or hollow on your land with these easy-care, silvery beauties.
#ProPlantTips for Care
Plant in full sun for the best performance. They look incredible with at least six hours of direct sunlight a day.
It thrives in most soils, including those that stay moist or wet. This valuable plant is worth its weight in gold when designing a lush habitat in low-lying areas.
Provide a moderate amount of water on a regular basis. Mulch over the root system to keep the soil cool, but pull it back away from the stems.
Every third year after flowering is done, cut to renewal prune the oldest stems down to ground level. You'll leave the youngest, thinnest stems in place to take their turn to shine.
Exceptional performance and handsome good looks are what you'll get when you plant Iceberg Alley Sageleaf Willow. Order today, and be thrilled with the high quality of our plant material, shipped directly to your doorstep.
