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SALIX exigua
Commonly known as Coyote willow
Silvery grey leaves. Suitable for sandy soils
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Deciduous - narrowly lance-shaped, tapered, grey-green leaves to 10cm (4in) long covered in silky, silvery grey hairs when young.
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Height - 4m (13ft) -
Spread - 4m (13ft)
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Tall Shrub - upright, 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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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) -
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Additional Features - 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 -
Garden Location/Conditions - Suitable for small gardens - Suitable for small gardens
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Seasonal Interest - Spring -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil -
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Free draining sandy soil
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Wildlife - Bee friendly -
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