SALIX cinerea
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SALIX cinerea
Commonly known as Grey sallow, Grey willow
Grey underside to the leaves
individually £11.00 each , 10+ £10.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
UK native. Similar to S. caprea. Possibly the tree of WB Yeats 'Salley Gardens'. A bit scruffy but brilliant for nectar -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, caterpillars, leaf beetles, sawflies, willow scale, anthracnose, honey fungus, rust. -
Place of origin
Europe to western Asia. -
DeciduousSoft, silvery leaves
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BorderSuitable for a large shrub border
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Cottage garden
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Fully hardy
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Serrulate
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Obovate
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Height
3m (10ft) -
Spread
2m (6½ft)
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Tall ShrubShrubby, covered in fine grey down which remains on twigs until second season.
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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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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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Tolerates allExcept chalk
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Wet or boggy soil
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Full sun
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Bee friendly
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Mature Size3m (10ft)
2m (6½ft)
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Salix - Growing Guide
