Salix caprea 'Kilmarnock'

kilmarnock willow

• Position: full sun
• Soil: any deep, moist but well-drained soil
• Rate of growth: average
• Flowering period: April to May
• Flower colour: golden male catkins
• Other features: umbrella-shaped, deciduous tree
• Hardiness: fully hardy
  
  A dwarf, weeping tree with dark green leaves with grey-green undersides. In mid- to late spring, the bare branches are covered in golden male catkins, which superb in cut-flower arrangements. An ideal tree for the small garden or even planted in a pot on the patio.
  
  
• Garden care: Requires minimal pruning. Remove any broken, diseased or crossing branches in late autumn or winter. When planting incorporate lots of well-rotted garden compost in the planting.
  
  
  • Eventual Height: 2m
  • Eventual Spread: 2m
  Salix caprea 'Kilmarnock' - kilmarnock willow Wonderful, weeping tree, ideal for small gardens

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