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    Salix helvetica

    Also Known As

    • Swiss Willow

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 2'-5'
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

    Salix helvetica plant details

    Salix helvetica is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring cream flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Salix helvetica

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: salicaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 5 FT - tall
    Flowers: cream blooms in spring
    Uses: compact, container plant, rock garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Salix helvetica

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A delightful little willow species from the Swiss Alps. This shrubby willow slowly reaching two feet will add a colorful accent to a container or ponds edge with its silky-gray, lance-shaped leaves. Spring brings adorable silver catkins which open from golden buds. Lovely golden stems also provide nice winter interest. S/M-W

    By: Forestfarm

    Is a small willow that has gray green leaves on an 18” shrub. This is an attractive plant for the moist rock garden.

    By: Gossler Farms

    Gardening facts about Salix helvetica plant

    How to Grow Salix helvetica

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    • 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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    Zones

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    Zones

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    Zones

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    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

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    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 8'-10'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture
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