creeping willow

How to Grow and Care for creeping willow

creeping willow · Salix repens

Grow in any deep, moist soil in full sun. Avoid shallow chalk soil

Watering: Consistently damp soil, grows well beside moist pond edge areasSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing creeping willow

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleConsistently damp soil, grows well beside moist pond edge areas
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeClay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Poorly drained
FertilizingDiluted willow shrub feed once every four weeks spring to autumn
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Care Tips

Grow in any deep, moist soil in full sun. Avoid shallow chalk soil

How to Water creeping willow?

Consistently damp soil, grows well beside moist pond edge areas

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for creeping willow?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for creeping willow?

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What Soil Is Best for creeping willow?

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

Moist but well drained · Poorly drained

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How to Fertilize creeping willow?

Diluted willow shrub feed once every four weeks spring to autumn

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How to Prune creeping 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 creeping willow?

Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer or hardwood cuttings in winter

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How to Transplant creeping willow?

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How to Care for creeping willow in Winter?

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How to Plant creeping willow?

Grow in any deep, moist soil in full sun. Avoid shallow chalk soil

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How to Repot creeping willow?

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How to Harvest creeping willow?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to willow anthracnose, honey fungus and rust diseases

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, caterpillars, willow leaf beetle, sawflies and willow scale insects

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The Toxicity of creeping willow

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Attributes of creeping willow

Plant typeShrubs · Trees
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitPendulous weeping
OriginEurasia

Scientific Classification

Species
Salix repens
Genus
Salix
Family
Salicaceae
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