Willow. A prostrate creeping shrub with glossy, mid-green leaves. Produces upright grey catkins in spring, as the leaves emerge. Max Height 10cm. Max Spread 40cm. Flowers March to May. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Salix retusa
A prostrate creeping shrub with glossy, mid-green leaves. Produces upright grey catkins in spring, as the leaves emerge.
Additional information
| Generic | Salix |
|---|---|
| Species | retusa |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Willow |
| Flower Colour | grey |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 10cm |
| Family | Salicaceae |
| Spread | 40cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Creeping |
| 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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| Maintenance | |
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