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SALIX caprea 'Kilmarnock'
Commonly known as Goat willow, Pussy willow
Top grafted weeping Kilmarnock willow
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Syn. S. caprea 'Pendula'. Wildlife plant - insects. Prune hard after flowering -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, caterpillars, leaf beetles, sawflies, willow scale, anthracnose, honey fungus, rust -
DeciduousBroadly elliptic, toothed leaves to 10cm (4in) long, dark-green above, grey-green beneath.
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Fully hardy
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Serrulate
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Elliptic
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Height
1.5-2m (5-6ft) depending on grafting height. -
Spread
To 2m (6½ft) -
TreeWeeping tree with dense head of yellow-brown shoots. Grey male catkins 3cm (1¼in) long on bare shoots in mid spring
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Very hardy
Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Weeping / pendulous
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Bee friendly
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Mature Size1.5-2m (5-6ft) depending on grafting height.
to 2m (6½ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderSuitable for a large shrub borderCottage gardenTown garden
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Pruning group
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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Soil Conditions
Fertile well drained soil
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Salix - Growing Guide
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