Willow. A very unusual shrubby willow with curiously contorted & spiralled, reddish-brown stems. Narrow dark green leaves and catkins in early summer. Max Height 3m. Max Spread 3m. Full Sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Salix alba ‘Snake’
A very unusual shrubby willow with curiously contorted & spiralled, reddish-brown stems. Narrow dark green leaves and catkins in early summer.
Category: Trees
Additional information
Generic | Salix |
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Species | alba |
Varietry | 'Snake' |
Common Name | Willow |
Flower Colour | |
Soil | |
Aspect | Full Sun |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Height | 3m |
Family | Salicaceae |
Spread | 3m |
Growth Speed | Slow |
Growth Habit | Upright |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | Green |
Flowers From | |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Border, Ornamental |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
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