Creeping Willow. Pretty grey-yellow catkins produced in spring. The bright green leaves are silvery underneath. Max Height 60cm. Max Spread 1.6m. Flowers March. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Salix repens
Pretty grey-yellow catkins produced in spring. The bright green leaves are silvery underneath
Category: Shrubs
Additional information
Generic | Salix |
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Species | repens |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Creeping Willow |
Flower Colour | yellow, grey |
Soil | |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Height | 60cm |
Family | Salicaceae |
Spread | 1.6m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Prostrate |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | March |
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 | Border |
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 |
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