Creeping Willow. A spreading shrub with silky grey leaves. Produces grey catkins in mid-spring, before the leaves. Max Height 1m. Max Spread 2m. Flowers April to May. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Salix repens var. argentea
A spreading shrub with silky grey leaves. Produces grey catkins in mid-spring, before the leaves.
Additional information
| Generic | Salix |
|---|---|
| Species | repens |
| Varietry | var. argentea |
| Common Name | Creeping Willow |
| Flower Colour | grey |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 1m |
| Family | Salicaceae |
| Spread | 2m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | grey |
| Flowers From | April, May |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist |
| 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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