A good specimen tree. The conspicuous blue-back shoots in winter set of the silvery catkins beautifully. Max Height 5m. Max Spread 6m. Flowers February. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Salix acutifolia ‘Blue Streak’ (m)
A good specimen tree. The conspicuous blue-back shoots in winter set of the silvery catkins beautifully.
Additional information
| Generic | Salix |
|---|---|
| Species | acutifolia |
| Varietry | 'Blue Streak' (m) |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | silver |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 5m |
| Family | Salicaceae |
| Spread | 6m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rounded to broadly spreading |
| 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 | Winter attributes, Specimen |
| 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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