SALIX fargesii
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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
£20.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Pests & Diseases
Leaf beetles, sawflies, willow scale, honey fungus -
Place of origin
Central China -
DeciduousLarge, textured leaves, silky beneath
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GreenBuds bright red
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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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Suitable for small gardens
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Town garden
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Fully hardy
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Denticulate
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Oblong
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Height
2m (6½ft) -
Spread
2m (6½ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightOpen, upright shrub.
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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 - 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
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Tolerates allAny soil that remains damp
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Bee friendly
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Mature Size2m (6½ft)
2m (6½ft)
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