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SALIX fargesii
Commonly known as Willow
Stout branches with glossy-green new growth which turns reddish-brown. Buds are bright red. Long catkins are green in spring. A good ornamental shrub right through the year with dark green toothed leaves silky underneath
Further Reading....
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Deciduous - large, textured leaves, silky beneath
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Green - buds bright red
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Height - 2m (6½ft) -
Spread - 2m (6½ft)
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Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - open, upright shrub.
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Hardy - very cold winter - Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
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Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - - leaf beetles, sawflies, willow scale, honey fungus -
Place of origin - central China -
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Leaf margin - Denticulate - see photos above -
Leaf shape - Oblong - see photos above
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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 - Tolerates all - - any soil that remains damp
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Wildlife - Bee friendly -
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Salix - Growing Guide
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2m (6½ft)
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
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