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.
Category: Shrubs
Additional information
Generic | Salix |
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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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