Willow. A dwarf shrub with slender erect and spreading stems and small leaves. Produces catkins with brick red anthers in spring, before the leaves. Max Height 30cm to 60cm. Max Spread 60cm to 90cm. Flowers March to May. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Salix subopposita
A dwarf shrub with slender erect and spreading stems and small leaves. Produces catkins with brick red anthers in spring, before the leaves.
Additional information
| Generic | Salix |
|---|---|
| Species | subopposita |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Willow |
| Flower Colour | |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 30cm, 60cm |
| Family | Salicaceae |
| Spread | 60cm, 90cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Dwarf |
| 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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