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    Salix fargesii

    Also Known As

    • Chinese Willow

    Plant type

    tree, shrub

    size

    • H: 8'-10'
    • W: 8'-10'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Salix fargesii plant details

    Salix fargesii is a slow-growing broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring cream flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture water. Adapts to various soil conditions. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Salix fargesii

    Plant type: shrub or tree
    Plant family: salicaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 8 FT - 10 FT - wide, 8 FT - 10 FT - tall
    Flowers: cream blooms in spring
    Uses: winter interest, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Salix fargesii

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    ?One of the most ornamental of all Salix species? (Newsholme), this 8-10' shrub offers yr-round interest: shining-red winter buds, glossy stems, large (Magnolia-like!) leaves, 4-6" springcatkins; protect from spring frost. S/M-W

    By: Forestfarm

    Salix fargesii is a shrubby willow that has large deep green leaves all summer. The stems are mahogany colored in winter makes an unusual but a handsome plant.

    By: Gossler Farms

    Gardening facts about Salix fargesii plant

    How to Grow Salix fargesii

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • cream

    • Wildlife

      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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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

    5b-9b

    Size

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    Width: 6'-12'

    • 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
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    Salix 'Boydii'

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    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8"-15"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Salix 'Boydii' foliage by Karl Gercens III
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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
    Photo of Salix helvetica foliage by plant lust
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