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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

    A pretty gray foliage willow that will grow to 3-4’. This moderate size willow makes a nice easy shrub to mix with perennials.

    By: Gossler Farms

    Gardening facts about Salix candida plant

    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

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 15'-20'

    Width: 5'-15'

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

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    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 15'-60'

    Width: 15'-60'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • standing water - drought tolerant
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    Salix 'Boydii'

    aka Salix boydii, Salix x boydii, Willow

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8"-15"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - regular
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    Salix fargesii

    aka Chinese Willow

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    5a-9b

    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
    • even moisture
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