
<






>
SALIX helvetica
Commonly known as Swiss willow

Silver grey catkins appear from small golden buds before the leaves
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
-
Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
-
Good to know
Can be pruned in winter to maintain a ground-hugging shape. -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, caterpillars, leaf beetles, sawflies, willow scale, anthracnose, honey fungus, rust. -
Place of origin
European Alps. -
DeciduousGrey-green leaves 1-3.5cm (½ to 1½in) long, smooth above, silver-downy beneath.
-
Coastal / windswept
-
Cottage garden
-
Patio / pot plants
-
Rockery (inc alpine)
-
Suitable for small gardens
-
Town garden
-
Fully hardy
-
Entire
-
Oblanceolate
-
Oblong
-
Height
60cm (24in) -
Spread
40cm (16in) -
Dwarf shrubTypically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.Upright, many-branched shrub. Catkins to 5cm (2in) long appear before the leaves.
-
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.
-
Very hardy
Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
-
Fertile moist well-drained soil
-
Full sun
-
Bee friendly
-
Mature Size60cm (24in)
40cm (16in)
View Detailed Plant Description
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Salix - Growing Guide
View Planting Combinations

