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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

    By: Forestfarm

    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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