Common Osier. The slender yellow-green shoots of this plant look effective in the winter sun. Max Height 4m. Max Spread 3m. Flowers February. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Salix viminalis
The slender yellow-green shoots of this plant look effective in the winter sun.
Category: Trees
Additional information
Generic | Salix |
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Species | viminalis |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Common Osier |
Flower Colour | green |
Soil | |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Height | 4m |
Family | Salicaceae |
Spread | 3m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Upright |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
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, Grafting |
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