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SALIX magnifica
Commonly known as Willow
Magnolia-like leaves. Upright catkins are reddish at first fading to yellow. A most impressive species as a freestanding plant
£25.00 each
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Good to know
Collected by Ernest Wilson who thought it was a new magnolia. Introduced in 1909 -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, caterpillars, leaf beetles, sawflies, willow scale, anthracnose, honey fungus, rust -
Place of origin
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DeciduousBroadly oval leaves to 20cm (8in) long and 13cm (5¼in) wide
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Fully hardy
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BlueBlue-green
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Entire
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Height
5m (16ft) -
Spread
3m (10ft)
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Tall ShrubDioecious, broadly upright shrub or small tree with stout, red-purple shoots. Catkins appear with the leaves in spring, males to 18cm (7in) long, females to 25cm (10in).
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Tree
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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.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Bee friendly
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Mature Size5m (16ft)
3m (10ft)
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