Crack Willow. Olive brown shoots look effective in winter followed by pretty green catkins. Max Height 7m. Max Spread 6m. Flowers March. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Salix fragilis
Olive brown shoots look effective in winter followed by pretty green catkins
Additional information
| Generic | Salix |
|---|---|
| Species | fragilis |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Crack Willow |
| Flower Colour | green |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 7m |
| Family | Salicaceae |
| Spread | 6m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rounded to broadly spreading |
| 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 | 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, Seed |
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