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.
Category: Trees
Additional information
Generic | Salix |
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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 | |
Propagation |
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