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Salix prolixa

Also Known As

  • Salix rigida 'mackenziana'
  • Salix rigida var. mackenziana
  • Willow

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

  • H: 15'-30'
  • W: 12'-30'

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

Salix prolixa plant details

Salix prolixa is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green foliage. In winter silver flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salix prolixa

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: salicaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 FT - 30 FT - wide, 15 FT - 30 FT - tall
Flowers: silver blooms in winter

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salix prolixa

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

"An ornamental variety with dark glossy foliage" (Newsholme), the tough, flexible, shiny yellow-orange-green branches of this 15-30' shrub/tree are widely used in basketry. S/M-W

Gardening facts about Salix prolixa plant

How to Grow Salix prolixa

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • silver
  • Flower Season

    • winter
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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