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SALIX lanata
Commonly known as Woolly willow
Slow growing willow with rounded silvery- grey downy leaves and yellowish-grey woolly catkins. Suitable for a rock garden
Further Reading....
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DeciduousWavy-margined, dark-green leaves to 6cm (2½in) long.
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YellowYellowish grey -
Height1m (39in) -
Spread1.5m (5ft)
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Alpine or rock plantThese plants prefer well drained soil and are generally dwarf in habit.
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Dwarf shrubTypically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.Compact, rounded, bushy shrub bearing stout shoots, white woolly when young. Produces golden-yellow male catkins to 5cm (2in) long or grey-yellow female catkins to 8cm (3in) long with the leaves.
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Very hardyHardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
Full sun
SALIX lanata
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Additional Features
Good to knowWildlife plant - nectar and pollen for insects.
Pests & DiseasesAphids, caterpillars, leaf beetles, sawflies, willow scale, anthracnose, honey fungus, rust.
Place of originNorthern Europe -
Garden Location/ConditionsRockery (inc alpine)Suitable for small gardens
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf shape
Orbicular(see photos above) -
Pruning group
Pruning group 1Suitable 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 InterestSpring
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soil
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Wildlife
Bee friendly
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Salix - Growing Guide
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1m (39in)
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