Swiss Willow. An upright shrub with grey-green leaves. Produces silver-grey catkins in early spring, before the leaves. Max Height 60cm. Max Spread 40cm. Flowers March to May. Full Sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Salix helvetica
An upright shrub with grey-green leaves. Produces silver-grey catkins in early spring, before the leaves.
Additional information
| Generic | Salix |
|---|---|
| Species | helvetica |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Swiss Willow |
| Flower Colour | Silver, Grey |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full Sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 60cm |
| Family | Salicaceae |
| Spread | 40cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | Grey, 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 |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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