Pretty silvery catkins are produced in spring with long mid green leaves with a curious twist. Max Height 5m. Max Spread 3m. Flowers February to March. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Salix babylonica ‘Crispa’
Pretty silvery catkins are produced in spring with long mid green leaves with a curious twist.
Additional information
| Generic | Salix |
|---|---|
| Species | babylonica |
| Varietry | 'Crispa' |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | silver |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 5m |
| Family | Salicaceae |
| Spread | 3m |
| Growth Speed | Slow |
| Growth Habit | Rounded to broadly columnar |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | February, March |
| 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, Grafting |
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