Kilmarnock Willow. A weeping tree with yellow-brown branches and dark green leaves, grey-green beneath. Produces grey catkins with yellow anthers in spring, before the leaves. Max Height 1.5m to 2m. Max Spread 2m. Flowers March to May. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Salix caprea ‘Kilmarnock’
A weeping tree with yellow-brown branches and dark green leaves, grey-green beneath. Produces grey catkins with yellow anthers in spring, before the leaves.
Category: Trees
Additional information
Generic | Salix |
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Species | caprea |
Varietry | 'Kilmarnock' |
Common Name | Kilmarnock Willow |
Flower Colour | grey |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Height | 1.5m, 2m |
Family | Salicaceae |
Spread | 2m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Large weeping |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | March, May |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, 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 | Border |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
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