| Botanical Name | Salix alba caerulea |
| Common Name | Cricket Bat Willow |
| Preferred rain (mm) | 900+ |
| Minimum rain (mm) | 650 |
| Preferred position | river bank |
| Preferred soil type for best growth | moist, fertile |
| Prohibitive conditions for survival or good growth | shallow soil |
| Tolerance of poor drainage | moderate |
| Tolerance of dry site | very low |
| Tolerance to exposure | low |
| Frost resistance | low |
| Pest problem | – |
Cricket Bat Willow


