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    SALIX moupinensis

    Commonly known as Willow

    Similar to S.fargesii but with smaller leaves. An attractive ornamental shrub all year round
     
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    • Good to know
      Introduced by EH Wilson in 1910
    • Pests & Diseases
      Aphids, caterpillars, leaf beetles, sawflies, willow scale, anthracnose, honey fungus, rust
    • Place of origin
      China (Sichuan)
    • Deciduous
      leaves 5-12.5cm (2-5in) long, bright green above, yellowy green beneath
    • Border
      Suitable for a large shrub border
    • Cottage garden
    • Town garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Pectinate
    • Obovate
    • Ovate
    • Height
      2m (6½ft)
    • Spread
      2m (6½ft)
    • Tall Shrub
      Open-branched shrub. Large, red buds on mahogany stems in winter
    • 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.

    • Hardy - very cold winter
      Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Full sun
    • Bee friendly
    • Mature Size
      2m (6½ft)
      Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
        2m (6½ft)
       
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