Salix myrsinifolia ssp. alpicola

Also Known As

Salix myrsinifolia subsp. Alpicola
Salix nigricans var. alpicola
Dark-Leaved Willow

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 8'-12'
W: 8'-12'

planting zones

5a-8b

Salix myrsinifolia ssp. alpicola plant details

Salix myrsinifolia ssp. alpicola is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring 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. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salix myrsinifolia ssp. alpicola

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: salicaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 8 FT - 12 FT - wide, 8 FT - 12 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: cutting garden, hedge

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salix myrsinifolia ssp. alpicola

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This ?very attractive subspecies? (Newsholme) becomes a densely branched flat-crowned shrub or small tree (to 8-10') with glossy dark-green leaves on deep- red petioles and in spring, a multitude of catkins; withstands drier soils. S/M-W