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  • SALIX helvetica
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    SALIX helvetica

    Commonly known as Swiss willow

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    Silver grey catkins appear from small golden buds before the leaves
     
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    • 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.
    • Deciduous
      Grey-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 shrub
      Typically 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 Size
      60cm (24in)
      Dwarf Shrub - guide for size not form Watering Can
        40cm (16in)
       
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    £8.50
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    £15.50
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