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    • Photo of Salix candida 'Silver Fox' foliage by Karl Gercens III

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    Salix candida 'Silver Fox'

    Also Known As

    • Silver Fox Dwarf Hoary Willow

    Plant type

    shrub, aquatic

    size

    • H: 5'
    • W: 5'

    planting zones

    • 3a-9b

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    Salix candida 'Silver Fox' plant details

    Salix candida 'Silver Fox' is a broadleaf deciduous aquatic shrub with blue foliage. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Salix candida 'Silver Fox'

    Plant type: aquatic shrub
    Plant family: salicaceae
    Foliage: deciduous blue
    Mature size: 5 FT wide, 5 FT tall
    Uses: compact, container plant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Salix candida 'Silver Fox'

    USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Little silvery leaves on a compact plant, good in containers. Tolerates moist soil. Deciduous. Hardy to zone 3.

    By: Lael's Moon Garden

    Gardening facts about Salix candida 'Silver Fox' plant

    How to Grow Salix candida 'Silver Fox'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Wildlife

      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 15'-20'

    Width: 5'-15'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Plant Type

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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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    Salix 'Boydii'

    aka Salix boydii, Salix x boydii, Willow

    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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