Hoary Willow. An upright shrub with narrow dark green leaves, grey when young turning yellow in autumn. Produces slender green catkins in spring, as the leaves emerge. Max Height 3m. Max Spread 5m. Flowers March to May. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Salix elaeagnos
An upright shrub with narrow dark green leaves, grey when young turning yellow in autumn. Produces slender green catkins in spring, as the leaves emerge.
Additional information
| Generic | Salix |
|---|---|
| Species | elaeagnos |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Hoary Willow |
| Flower Colour | green |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 3m |
| Family | Salicaceae |
| Spread | 5m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| 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 | |
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