Salix smithiana

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Height

4 to 6 m

Width

4 to 6 m

Flowering Time

March, April, May

Light/shadow demands

sun

pH-Value

acidic, slightly alkaline, neutral, slightly acidic

Soil

all substrates

Trees and shrubs for bees

Yes

Salix smithiana

Characteristics:

Habit

Shrub or small tree, 4-6 m tall and wide, round crown, branches arching or stiffly upright; fast-growing, the first five years 80-100 cm, then 30 cm a year

Crown

wide round, irregular, upright wide round, irregular, upright

Blossom

Before leaves shoot, conspicuous, silvery, later yellow, slightly fragrant catkins, March to April; plentiful in spring; only male varieties are available

Leaves

Slenderly elliptical or lanceolate, pale grey-green, grey tomentose underneath

Demands

Sun; frost hardy; good for urban areas, not wind resistant

Soil

Moderately dry to moist, not damp; on all somewhat nutritious substrates; acidic to slightly alkaline, high chalk content turns the leaves yellow

Tips

Cut back hard every few years so the meter-long shoots are densely covered with large catkins

Hardiness Zone

Zone 5a

Bee pasture/nectar

Yes

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Product Nr	Options	Price (plus 7% VAT)
98350105	Cont, 100-150	€16.50

Product Nr	Options	Price (plus 7% VAT)
98350105	Cont, 100-150	€16.50