Bay Willow. Very showy male catkins are produced in early summer after the leaves. Max Height 4m. Max Spread 4m. Flowers May. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Salix pentandra
Very showy male catkins are produced in early summer after the leaves.
Category: Trees
Additional information
Generic | Salix |
---|---|
Species | pentandra |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Bay Willow |
Flower Colour | yellow |
Soil | |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Height | 4m |
Family | Salicaceae |
Spread | 4m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Rounded to broadly spreading |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | May |
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 |
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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