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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

    By: Forestfarm

    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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    Zones

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    Width: 5'-15'

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    Zones

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    Width: 15'-60'

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    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - regular
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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 8'-10'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture
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    Zones

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