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Also Known As

  • Salix nakamarana var. Yezo-Alpina
  • Salix nakamurana var. yezoalpina
  • Salix yezo-alpina
  • Salix yezoalpina
  • Creeping Alpine Willow
  • Dwarf Willow
  • Japanese Ground Willow
  • Japanese Ground Willow
  • WILLOW
  • Yezo Dwarf Willow

Plant type

shrub, groundcover

size

  • H: 1'-2'
  • W: 4'-10'

planting zones

  • 4b-9a

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Salix nakamurana ssp. yezoalpina plant details

Salix nakamurana ssp. yezoalpina is a slow-growing broadleaf deciduous groundcover shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer cream, silver and yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salix nakamurana ssp. yezoalpina

Plant type: groundcover shrub
Plant family: salicaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 FT - 10 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: cream, silver and yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: alpine, cascading, container plant, dwarf, edging plant, rare, rock garden, unique, winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salix nakamurana ssp. yezoalpina

USDA Zones: 4b - 9a
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This willow has large oval deep green leaves. The plant is prostrate and will get 10”-12” tall and 36” across. Makes an interesting ground cover. Full sun or semi shade. Catkins are upright in early spring.
A favorite here at the farm, this glorious alpine willow from the steep, rocky mountain slopes of Hokkaido is prostrate, to only about one foot tall, but spreading out about six feet; very showy pale-yellow 2" catkins in spring are a delight, its spring leaves are covered in a downy fuzz that gives them a silvery look before they mature into deep-green glossy leaves; yellow fall color is pretty as are the twisted bare branches in winter; excellent on slopes or in large containers where their cascading nature can shine. S/M
Rare & choice deciduous shrub – Horizontal grower – 1’ high & 4-5’ wide – fine specimen! Works well with dwarf conifers and small shrubs – Excels in rock gardens – superb in Asian themes – GORGEOUS golden winter stems – spring brings silver catkins – summer’s leaves are lush and covered in shimmery hairs – Sun to light shade, summer moisture preferred – any soil – easy. TO DIE for cascading from a tall pot!
White fuzzy catkins spring, green glossy leaves. Looks good climbing over rocks. Zones 4-8
Yezo Willow is a treasure is in a class by itself! A groundcover Pussy Willow with gorgeous wide, reticulate deep green leaves that emerge in spring with beautiful silvery hair on top and bottom, much like you would find on a Pasque Flower and, it has typical (and beautiful) Pussy Willow blooms on Mahogany colored stems in early spring right after the snow melts. Beautiful flowing over a slopping spots, especially with a rock or two. Bright Yellow Fall Color. Doesn't like heat too much, so plant in shade in warmer zone. A Great Plant Picks - Miller Botanical Garden. Japanese native.

By: Lazy S'S Farm Nursery

Many willows have come and gone, but this standby remains a favorite with prostrate thick creature-like branches and showy pussy willows. 1' X 6'.

Gardening facts about Salix nakamurana ssp. yezoalpina plant

How to Grow Salix nakamurana ssp. yezoalpina

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • cream
    • yellow
    • silver
  • Wildlife

    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • fuzzy
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