Salal 40cm

Salal, universally known in the floral trade as Lemon Leaf, is an industry-standard, heavy-duty foundational greenery essential for high-volume commercial floristry. Native to western North America, this incredibly hardy foliage features stiff, woody stems lined with broad, egg-shaped, leathery leaves. Celebrated for its unparalleled durability, rich color, and structural strength, it serves as the ultimate "workhorse" greenery for building garlands, backing large event installations, and providing a clean, lush base for everyday designs.

• Color Palette: Displays a deep, uniform forest green with a clean matte-to-semi-gloss finish, while young tips can offer a fresh, lighter apple-green hue.
• Texture & Volume: Features broad, smooth, leathery leaves that grow in flat, fan-like sprays. It delivers dense, opaque volume that quickly masks foam, wire mechanics, and container rims.
• Stem Length: Available in multiple graded wholesale cuts, typically ranging from 40cm to 60cm+ (often sorted into "Short" and "Tips").
• Vase Life: Outstanding, legendary trade longevity, easily lasting 3 to 4+ weeks in water, and remaining resilient even in waterless design mechanics for short-term events.
• Availability: Exceptionally reliable year-round availability, harvested sustainably throughout its native Pacific Northwest habit.

Salal is incredibly forgiving but requires a clean pathway to hydrate its woody stems. Process upon arrival by stripping away any lower leaves that will sit below the water line. Give the tough, woody stems a clean, heavy-duty angled cut with sharp branch loppers or commercial shears. Place immediately into clean buckets filled with deep, fresh water treated with professional flower or foliage preservative. Keep stored in a cool flower chiller or holding room; its thick cuticles make it highly resistant to yellowing and desiccation.