An interesting shrub with silvery catkins becoming pinky-orange as they mature. Max Height 20cm. Max Spread 60cm. Flowers February. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Salix apoda
An interesting shrub with silvery catkins becoming pinky-orange as they mature.
Additional information
| Generic | Salix |
|---|---|
| Species | apoda |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | silver |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 20cm |
| Family | Salicaceae |
| Spread | 60cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Prostrate |
| 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 | Rock garden, Scree, 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 |
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