SALIX
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SALIX
Commonly known as Coyote willow
Very diverse of form and habit from dwarves suitable for troughs to huge weeping trees for planting near water, and some with brilliantly coloured winter shoots.
Embedded in culture for millenia. Coracles, cricket bats, wicker and medicine. Music and literature.
Genus of about 450 species of normally dioecious, deciduous trees and shrubs found in habitats ranging from lowland meadows and riverbanks to sand dunes and mountain screes worldwide, except Australia.
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Ultimate size in 5-10 years -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, caterpillars, leaf beetles, saw flies, willow scale, anthracnose, honey fungus, rust. -
Place of origin
Western North America -
DeciduousNarrowly lance-shaped, tapered, grey-green leaves to 10cm (4in) long covered in silky, silvery grey hairs when young.
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BorderSuitable for a large shrub border
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Suitable for small gardens
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Fully hardy
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Denticulate
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Lanceolate
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Height
4m (13ft) -
Spread
4m (13ft)
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Tall ShrubUpright, thicket-forming, suckering shrub bearing slender shoots. Produces grey-yellow catkins, the males to 5cm (2in) long, the females to 6cm (2½in) long, with the leaves in spring.
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Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Free draining sandy soil
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Full sun
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Bee friendly
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Mature Size4m (13ft)
4m (13ft)
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Salix - Growing Guide
