Goat Willow, Great Sallow. A British native tree with yellow or silver catkins in spring, before the leaves. Max Height 4m to 8m. Max Spread 4m. Flowers March to May. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Salix caprea
A British native tree with yellow or silver catkins in spring, before the leaves.
Additional information
| Generic | Salix |
|---|---|
| Species | caprea |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Goat Willow, Great Sallow |
| Flower Colour | yellow, silver |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 4m, 8m |
| Family | Salicaceae |
| Spread | 4m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | March, May |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border, Woodland |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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