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Salix caprea Pendula

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Botanical Name: Common Names:

Salix caprea Pendula Weeping Goat Willow, Pussy Willow, Great Sallow,

Native: Foliage Type:

No Deciduous

Plant Type: Plant Habit:

Trees Pendulous

Description:

Small, deciduous and usually grafted. Heavily pendulous branching gives the appearance of an umbrella-shape the whole tree is covered in golden, fluffy catkins in spring prior to leaves emerging. Foliage is green with soft grey undersides. Growing 2.5m x 2.5m, a stunning tree for next to ponds, courtyards and containers.

Mature Height: Mature Width:

2-4m 2-4m

Position: Soil Type:

Full Sun Well Drained

Landscape Use(s)

Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Topiary / Espalier, Container / Pot

Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free

Cultural Notes:

Plant Care

Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well

Family Name: Origin:

Salicaceae Europe

Characteristics

Foliage Colour: Green

Flower Colour: Yellow

Flower Fragrant: No

Flowering Season: Spring, Summer

Fruit: Yes

Requirements Tolerances

Growth Rate: Moderate

Maintenance Level: Medium

Water Usage: Medium / Moderate

Drought: Low

Frost: High

Wind: High

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