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    Salix lapponum

    Also Known As

    • Downy Willow
    • Lapland Willow

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 3'-4'
    • W: 3'-4'

    planting zones

    • 4a-8b

    Salix lapponum plant details

    Salix lapponum 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 - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Salix lapponum

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: salicaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
    Flowers: cream blooms in spring
    Uses: compact, rock garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Salix lapponum

    USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Ready for its native Lapland, or other cold places, the narrow leaves of this small, much-branched shrub (to 5') are always woolly underneath and, cottony above in spring, changing to green for the summer. S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Is a greenish gray foliaged small growing willow. Makes an attractive shrub for the rock garden or shrub border.

    By: Gossler Farms

    Gardening facts about Salix lapponum plant

    How to Grow Salix lapponum

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • 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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