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Salix candida
Also Known As
- Hoary Willow
- Sage Willow
- Sageleaf Willow
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 3'-4'
- W: 4'
planting zones
- 5a-7b
Salix candida plant details
Salix candida is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with blue and green foliage. In spring and winter yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy and glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Salix candida
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: salicaceae
- Foliage: deciduous blue and green
- Mature size: 4 FT wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and winter
- Uses: border plant, cottage garden, easy-to-grow
GROWING CONDITIONS for Salix candida
- USDA Zones: 5a - 7b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Gossler Farms
Garden photo gallery of Salix candida
By: Hedwig Storch
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How to Grow Salix candida
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- yellow
Flower Season
- spring
- winter
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- glaucous
- fuzzy
Landscape groups by tags
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 10'-20'
- sun - mostly sun
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Zones
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Zones
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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