Willow, Mountain willow. A dwarf, creeping shrub, forming close mats of green leaves, glaucous beneath. Catkins which are covered with white hair, sometimes tinged with red or yellow. Max Height 60cm. Max Spread 60cm to 1m. Full Sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Salix Arbuscula ‘Famosa’
A dwarf, creeping shrub, forming close mats of green leaves, glaucous beneath. Catkins which are covered with white hair, sometimes tinged with red or yellow
Additional information
| Generic | Salix |
|---|---|
| Species | Arbuscula |
| Varietry | 'Famosa' |
| Common Name | Willow, Mountain willow. |
| Flower Colour | |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full Sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 60cm |
| Family | Salicaceae |
| Spread | 60cm, 1m |
| Growth Speed | Slow |
| Growth Habit | |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | Green |
| Flowers From | |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Rock garden |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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