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SALIX hastata 'Wehrhahnii'

Commonly known as Halberd-leaved willow

Semi-dwarf willow with grey foliage. Catkins start white and turn yellow

Available Early Spring 2021 - Should be available March/April onwards depending on growing conditions.

individually £12.50 each, 3+ £10.00 each

Available Early Spring 2021

2 to 3 Litre

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Deciduous - oval, entire to finely-toothed leaves to 6cm (2½in) long.
White - white turning yellow
Height - 1m (39in)
Spread - 1m (39in)
Dwarf shrub - Typically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions. - slow-growing, upright with dark, purple-brown shoots. Silvery-grey male catkins to 7cm (3in) long before leaves
Hardy - very cold winter - Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
Full sun
Additional Features - Good to know - - wildlife plant - nectar and pollen for insects.
Pests & Diseases - aphids, caterpillars, leaf beetles, sawflies, willow scale, anthracnose, honey fungus, rust.
Place of origin - Engadine valley, Swiss Alps, c1930.
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 -
Wildlife - Bee friendly -