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STACHYURUS salicifolius 'Fairy Tales'
Arching shoots and bronze young foliage. Leaves are narrow and willow-like. Pale yellow flowers in hanging racemes
£25.00
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Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Southwestern China. Garden origin -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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EvergreenWillow-like, narrowly linear, finely toothed, short-stalked leaves 10-20cm (4-8in) long, bronze when young
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Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.
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Yellow
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Racemes
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BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Coastal / windswept
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Cottage garden
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Woodland garden
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Fully hardy
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Serrulate
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Linear
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Height
2.5m (8ft) -
Spread
2m (6½ft)
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Tall ShrubSpreading shrub with arching shoots. Produces racemes of 11-25 small flowers 5-7mm (¼in) across
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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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Acid / ericaceous loving
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Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Mature Size2.5m (8ft)
2m (6½ft)
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