Salix lanata

Woolly Willow

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Width

1 m

Flowering Time

March, April

Light/shadow demands

sun

pH-Value

acidic, slightly alkaline, neutral, slightly acidic

Soil

loamy, flood

Trees and shrubs for bees

ground covering plants

Yes

Salix lanata

Characteristics:

Habit

Decorative small shrub, 0.6-1.2 m tall; up to 1 m wide; broadly upright and extended, slow-growing

Blossom

In upright, silvery, woolly, yellow catkins, before or while leaves shoot, March to April, slightly fragrant

Leaves

Elliptical to almost round, with spectacular, woolly, silvery white leaf hairs, in summer grey-green on top; pale yellow autumn colours

Demands

Sun, likes cool areas, frost hardy, failing when hot and dry, leaves then falling early, from end of July; likes high humidity, wind resistant

Soil

Fresh to damp, acidic to slightly alkaline; only on heavy soil, withering on light substrates.

Hardiness Zone

Zone 4

Tip

In order to keep the attractive foliage, the extended shoots should be cut off to encourage the plant to produce more dense, luxurious foliage. Do not cut too far down; leave some 10-20 cm of shoot at the base.

Bee pasture/nectar

Yes

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Product Nr	Options	Price (plus 7% VAT)
99450144	Cont, 20-30	€12.50
99550144	Cont, 30-40	€13.50
99650144	Cont, 40-60	€18.50

Product Nr	Options	Price (plus 7% VAT)
99450144	Cont, 20-30	€12.50
99550144	Cont, 30-40	€13.50
99650144	Cont, 40-60	€18.50