An ideal plant for reclamation work due to its ability to tolerate tough conditions. Max Height 3m. Max Spread 1.4m. Flowers March. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Salix cinerea
An ideal plant for reclamation work due to its ability to tolerate tough conditions
Additional information
| Generic | Salix |
|---|---|
| Species | cinerea |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | yellow |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 3m |
| Family | Salicaceae |
| Spread | 1.4m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Bushy |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | 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 | Hedging |
| 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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