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    Salix lanata

    Also Known As

    • Arctic Willow
    • Woolly Willow

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 2'-4'
    • W: 4'-6'

    planting zones

    • 3a-9b

    Salix lanata plant details

    Salix lanata is a slow-growing broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Salix lanata

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: salicaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Salix lanata

    USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    WOW ! This willow has gray foliage on an eventual 3-4’ shrub. We have seen plants in England that are really beautiful. The catkins appear just as the foliage emerges.

    By: Gossler Farms

    Gardening facts about Salix lanata plant

    How to Grow Salix lanata

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Zones

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    Height: 15'-20'

    Width: 5'-15'

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    • even moisture - regular
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    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 15'-60'

    Width: 15'-60'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • standing water - drought tolerant
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    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8"-15"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - regular
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    Salix fargesii

    aka Chinese Willow

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8'-10'

    Width: 8'-10'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture
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    Salix helvetica

    aka Swiss Willow

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'-5'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun
    • even moisture
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