Overview
Salix x meyeriana 'Lumley' (f) is a bushy, pendulous weeping, columnar upright shrubs in the genus Salix, part of the Salicaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Salix x meyeriana 'Lumley' (f) 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 x meyeriana 'Lumley' is a deciduous shrub cultivar of the Salix genus, known for its variety of forms including bushy, pendulous weeping, and columnar upright habits. It thrives in full sun and prefers fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils with a neutral to alkaline pH. Suitable for south- or west-facing aspects, it is hardy to UK zone H5 and can be used effectively in cottage and informal gardens, wildlife gardens, or as hedging and screening. This cultivar is best propagated by softwood or hardwood cuttings and is of interest during spring and summer seasons.
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 x meyeriana 'Lumley' (f) 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 x meyeriana 'Lumley' (f)
- 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 x meyeriana 'Lumley' (f)?
Salix x meyeriana 'Lumley' (f) prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Salix x meyeriana 'Lumley' (f) need?
Salix x meyeriana 'Lumley' (f) 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 x meyeriana 'Lumley' (f) hardy in the UK?
Salix x meyeriana 'Lumley' (f) 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 x meyeriana 'Lumley' (f)?
Softwood cuttings, Hardwood cuttings.
More in the Salix genus
- Salix chaenomeloidesakame-yanagi
- Salix miyabeana
- Salix miyabeana 'Purpurascens'
- Salix _herbacea_ x _lapponum_ x _myrsinites_