White Willow-. The masses of silky hairy leaves give a lovely silvery effect. Pretty yellow catkins produce late winter. Max Height 10m. Max Spread 6m. Flowers February. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Salix alba
The masses of silky hairy leaves give a lovely silvery effect. Pretty yellow catkins produce late winter.
Additional information
| Generic | Salix |
|---|---|
| Species | alba |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | White Willow- |
| Flower Colour | yellow |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 10m |
| Family | Salicaceae |
| Spread | 6m |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Rounded to broadly spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green, silver |
| Flowers From | February |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year, Provide support |
| Border | Specimen, Winter attributes |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | Remove crossing branches to help framework, Thin out overgrown plants |
| Pruning Time | Late winter |
| Pests and diseases | Aphids, Scale, Rusts, Honey fungus |
| Maintenance | Stake and tie, Feed |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings, Seed |
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