Photo of Salix apoda foliage by Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

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Salix apoda

Also Known As

  • Groundcover Willow

Plant type

shrub, groundcover

size

  • H: 6"-12"
  • W: 24"-36"

planting zones

  • 6a-8b

Salix apoda plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salix apoda

Plant type: groundcover shrub
Plant family: salicaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue
Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: chartreuse blooms in spring
Uses: bonsai

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salix apoda

USDA Zones: 6a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

One of the most ornamental ground-hugging species, this slow growing but wide-spreading willow has 2-4"! gray female catkins or 1-2" orange & pink! male catkins; "most picturesque" (Warren-Wren). Sun/Med

Gardening facts about Salix apoda plant

How to Grow Salix apoda

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • chartreuse
  • Wildlife

    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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