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Salix Caprea
Type
Tree, Shrub, Deciduous
Size
Small Tree
Form
Weeping - Tree
Colours
Medium green Foliage
Care
Some maintenance required
Hardiness
Frost hardy
Growth
Slow growing
This small dwarf willow is commonly used in small gardens as an architectural tree by water, containerised or in a mixed bed. Producing yellow bud and silver catkins in spring - which burst into a cascade of weeping fine gray green foliage. 2m X 2m.
Cultivation tips:
Kilmarnock willow prefers deep moist fertile soils. Avoid planting in very exposed locations where buds / leaves may be damaged. Prune suckers from grafted stem in late winter - trim bush to shape.
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