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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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Deciduous - wavy-margined, dark-green leaves to 6cm (2½in) long.
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Yellow - yellowish grey -
Height - 1m (39in) -
Spread - 1.5m (5ft)
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Alpine or rock plant - These plants prefer well drained soil and are generally dwarf in habit.
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Dwarf shrub - Typically 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 hardy - Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-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 - northern Europe -
Garden Location/Conditions - Rockery (inc alpine) -
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Suitable for small gardens - Suitable for small gardens
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Leaf shape - Orbicular - see photos above -
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 -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile 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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