White Willow-. The masses of silky hairy leaves give a lovely silvery effect. Pretty yellow catkins produce late winter. Max Height 10m. Max Spread 6m. Flowers February. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Salix alba
The masses of silky hairy leaves give a lovely silvery effect. Pretty yellow catkins produce late winter.
Additional information
| Generic | Salix |
|---|---|
| Species | alba |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | White Willow- |
| Flower Colour | yellow |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 10m |
| Family | Salicaceae |
| Spread | 6m |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Rounded to broadly spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green, silver |
| 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, Seed |
Related products
Acer japonicum ‘Vitifolium’
A spreading tree with broad fan shaped leaves turning dark red in autumn.
Acer cappadocicum ‘Rubrum’
An attractive medium sized tree with dark red leaves on red stems.
Acer campestre ‘Carnival’
A tree with attractive variegated green, pink and white leaves.
Acer buergerianum
A spreading deciduous tree with dark green leaves, racemes of pale yellow flowers. Good autumn colour.
Acer negundo ‘Aureovariegatum’
Yellow and green variegated young shoots turning green and silvery-white later. Resistant to honey fungus.
Acer davidii ‘George Forrest’
A tree with an open habit with red-stalked, dark green leaves. Attractive streaked bark.
Acer campestre ‘Royal Ruby’
An attractive tree with lovely red foliage. Good autumn colour
Acer campestre ‘Postelense’
An unusual form with attractive pink tinged young growth. The golden leaves may scorch in strong sun.