About

This garden-worthy plant, reaching 20-80cm, with a well-structured habit. It produces seasonal interest.

About the genus

Salix are deciduous shrubs and trees of diverse habit, with simple leaves and tiny flowers in catkins, male and female usually on separate plants. Some are valued for their brightly coloured winter shoots, others for their foliage or showy male catkins

Plant details

Suggested usesBorders, containers

Care notes

CultivationFertile, well-drained soil
PruningTidy as needed
PropagationDivision, cuttings, or seed
Pest resistanceGenerally trouble-free
Disease resistanceMonitor for pests and diseases