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    Salix exigua var. hindsiana

    Also Known As

    • Sandbar Willow

    Plant type

    tree, shrub

    size

    • H: 15'-20'
    • W: 15'-20'

    planting zones

    • 6a-9b

    Salix exigua var. hindsiana plant details

    Salix exigua var. hindsiana is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with blue and green foliage. In spring and winter green flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and high - regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Salix exigua var. hindsiana

    Plant type: shrub or tree
    Plant family: salicaceae
    Foliage: deciduous blue and green
    Mature size: 15 FT - 20 FT - wide, 15 FT - 20 FT - tall
    Flowers: green blooms in spring and winter

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Salix exigua var. hindsiana

    USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: high - regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    With its very silvery leaves, this fast-growing shrub (to 15 or 20') makes an excellent creek planting or hedge. S/M-W

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Salix exigua var. hindsiana plant

    How to Grow Salix exigua var. hindsiana

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • high - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies

    • Flower Season

      • winter
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Zones

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