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    Salix caprea

    Also Known As

    • Florist's Willow
    • Pussy Willow
    • Weeping Pussy Willow

    Plant type

    tree, shrub

    size

    • H: 6'-8'
    • W: 4'-6'

    planting zones

    • 5a-10b

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    Salix caprea plant details

    Salix caprea is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring chartreuse flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - bright shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Salix caprea

    Plant type: shrub or tree
    Plant family: salicaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
    Flowers: chartreuse blooms in spring
    Uses: bog garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Salix caprea

    USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The silvery catkins of the French pussy willow open in late winter or early spring and make elegant arrangements. The pussy willow prefers moist soil.

    By: Maples N More Nursery

    Large, silvery catkins before leaves appear in the spring. Will grow in moist ground. Similar to common pussy willow. Grows to a mature size of 15-20' tall and 12-15' wide. Excellent as a specimen or as a hedge.

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    For "spring-watchers", this large vigorous shrub (to 25') "is the best of the pussy willows because it has the largest catkins" (Wyman). S/M-W

    By: Forestfarm

    Fuzzy silver catkins in spring turn yellow, then leaves appear. Tolerates moist soils USDA Zones 3-8.

    By: Lael's Moon Garden

    Gardening facts about Salix caprea plant

    How to Grow Salix caprea

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • chartreuse

    • Wildlife

      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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