SALIX exigua

Silvery grey leaves. Suitable for sandy soils

Estimated availability autumn 2020 - Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.

£12.50 each

Estimated availability autumn 2020

2 to 3 Litre

Deciduous - narrowly lance-shaped, tapered, grey-green leaves to 10cm (4in) long covered in silky, silvery grey hairs when young.
Height - 4m (13ft)
Spread - 4m (13ft)
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.
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)
Full sun
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
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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.

RHS group 1
Seasonal Interest - Spring -
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil -
Free draining sandy soil
Wildlife - Bee friendly -