Coyote Willow. An upright thicket-forming suckering shrub with narrow grey-green leaves covered with silky grey hairs when young. Produces grey-yellow catkins in spring, with the leaves. Max Height 4m. Max Spread 5m. Flowers March to May. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Salix exigua
An upright thicket-forming suckering shrub with narrow grey-green leaves covered with silky grey hairs when young. Produces grey-yellow catkins in spring, with the leaves.
Additional information
| Generic | Salix |
|---|---|
| Species | exigua |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Coyote Willow |
| Flower Colour | yellow, green |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 4m |
| 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 | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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