Willow. A very unusual shrubby willow with curiously contorted & spiralled, reddish-brown stems. Narrow dark green leaves and catkins in early summer. Max Height 3m. Max Spread 3m. Full Sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Salix alba ‘Snake’
A very unusual shrubby willow with curiously contorted & spiralled, reddish-brown stems. Narrow dark green leaves and catkins in early summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Salix |
|---|---|
| Species | alba |
| Varietry | 'Snake' |
| Common Name | Willow |
| Flower Colour | |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full Sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 3m |
| Family | Salicaceae |
| Spread | 3m |
| Growth Speed | Slow |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | Green |
| Flowers From | |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border, Ornamental |
| Toxicity | |
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