SALIX hastata 'Wehrhahnii'
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SALIX hastata 'Wehrhahnii'
Commonly known as Halberd-leaved willow
Semi-dwarf willow with grey foliage. Catkins start white and turn yellow
individually £15.50 each , 3+ £12.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - nectar and pollen for insects. -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, caterpillars, leaf beetles, sawflies, willow scale, anthracnose, honey fungus, rust. -
Place of origin
Engadine valley, Swiss Alps, c1930. -
DeciduousOval, entire to finely-toothed leaves to 6cm (2½in) long.
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White
White turning yellow -
BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Coastal / windswept
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Cottage garden
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Patio / pot plants
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Rockery (inc alpine)
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Suitable for small gardens
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Town garden
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Fully hardy
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Height
1m (39in) -
Spread
1m (39in)
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Dwarf shrubTypically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.Slow-growing, upright with dark, purple-brown shoots. Silvery-grey male catkins to 7cm (3in) long before leaves
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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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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Full sun
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Bee friendly
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Mature Size1m (39in)
1m (39in)
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