goat willow

How to Grow and Care for goat willow

goat willow · Salix caprea
Also known as: florist's willow; great sallow; Kilmarnock willow; Northamptonshire palm; palm willow; pussy willow; sallow; sally

Grow in any deep moist well-drained soil in full sun. Dislikes shallow chalk soils

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Planting and Growing goat willow

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeClay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Poorly drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
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Care Tips

Grow in any deep moist well-drained soil in full sun. Dislikes shallow chalk soils

How to Water goat willow?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for goat willow?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for goat willow?

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What Soil Is Best for goat willow?

Soil type
Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for goat willow?

Moist but well drained · Poorly drained

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How to Fertilize goat willow?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune goat willow?

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.

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How to Propagate goat willow?

Propagate by softwood or hardwood cuttings

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How to Transplant goat willow?

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How to Care for goat willow in Winter?

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How to Plant goat willow?

Grow in any deep moist well-drained soil in full sun. Dislikes shallow chalk soils

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How to Repot goat willow?

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How to Harvest goat willow?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to willow anthracnose, scab, canker, honey fungus and rust

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, caterpillars, leaf beetles, sawflies, willow scale

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The Toxicity of goat willow

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Attributes of goat willow

Plant typeShrubs
Height8-12 metres
Spread4-8 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitBushy
OriginEurope to Northeastern Asia

Scientific Classification

Species
Salix caprea
Genus
Salix
Family
Salicaceae
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