Salix caprea 'Kilmarnock' (groundcover)

Also Known As

Salix caprea [groundcover form]
Salix caprea [groundcover]
Low Pussy Willow

Plant type

shrub, groundcover

size

H: 6"-96"
W: 48"-120"

planting zones

5a-9b

Salix caprea 'Kilmarnock' (groundcover) plant details

Salix caprea 'Kilmarnock' (groundcover) is a broadleaf deciduous groundcover shrub with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salix caprea 'Kilmarnock' (groundcover)

Plant type: groundcover shrub
Plant family: salicaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 48 IN - 120 IN - wide, 6 IN - 96 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, cutting garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salix caprea 'Kilmarnock' (groundcover)

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This is the very same creature as S. caprea 'Kilmarnock' ONLY not grafted on a trunk so its pendulosity becomes, instead, a delightful mounding groundcover; you can stake to form a trunk if you prefer a tree form. Sun/Med