Overview
Salix _herbacea_ x _lapponum_ x _myrsinites_ is a bushy, pendulous weeping, columnar upright shrubs in the genus Salix, part of the Salicaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Salix _herbacea_ x _lapponum_ x _myrsinites_ grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, wildlife gardens and hedging and screens.
About
Salix herbacea x lapponum x myrsinites is a deciduous shrub cultivar within the Salix genus, known for its variety of forms including bushy, pendulous weeping, and columnar upright habits. This cultivar thrives in full sun and is suited to south- or west-facing aspects, tolerating both exposed and sheltered conditions. It prefers moist but well-drained soils ranging from loam to sand, with a pH that can be acid, alkaline, or neutral. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suitable for cottage and informal gardens, wildlife gardens, and can be used for hedging and screens, with interest in spring and summer.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Salix
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Salix _herbacea_ x _lapponum_ x _myrsinites_ size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy, Pendulous weeping, Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, Hedging and screens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Salix _herbacea_ x _lapponum_ x _myrsinites_
- Propagation
- Softwood cuttings, Hardwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Caterpillars, Leaf beetles, Sawflies, Willow scale
- Disease resistance
- Willow anthracnose, Scab, Canker, Honey fungus, Rust
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Salix _herbacea_ x _lapponum_ x _myrsinites_?
Salix _herbacea_ x _lapponum_ x _myrsinites_ prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Salix _herbacea_ x _lapponum_ x _myrsinites_ need?
Salix _herbacea_ x _lapponum_ x _myrsinites_ grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Salix _herbacea_ x _lapponum_ x _myrsinites_ hardy in the UK?
Salix _herbacea_ x _lapponum_ x _myrsinites_ has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Salix _herbacea_ x _lapponum_ x _myrsinites_?
Softwood cuttings, Hardwood cuttings.
More in the Salix genus
- Salix chaenomeloidesakame-yanagi
- Salix miyabeana
- Salix miyabeana 'Purpurascens'
- Salix x meyeriana 'Lumley' (f)