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    Salix retusa

    Also Known As

    • Willow

    Plant type

    shrub, groundcover

    size

    • H: 4"-12"
    • W: 24"-48"

    planting zones

    • 3a-8b

    Salix retusa plant details

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

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Salix retusa

    Plant type: groundcover shrub
    Plant family: salicaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 24 IN - 48 IN - wide, 4 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
    Uses: dwarf, rock garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Salix retusa

    USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This prostrate alpine shrublet forms a dense mat (rooting where it touches the ground) with tufts of tiny leaves; from rock and chalk outcrops in the European Alps. S/M/GDr

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Salix retusa plant

    How to Grow Salix retusa

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 5'-15'

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    • even moisture - regular
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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 15'-60'

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    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8"-15"

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

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    Zones

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    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
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