tea-leaved willow

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A deciduous shrub or small tree, up to around 3m high, with smooth, reddish-brown young stems, and thin, glossy dark green leaves with greyish undersides. Catkins are produced before the leaves in spring

Scientific classification

Species: tea-leaved willow (Salix phylicifolia)
Genus: Salix
Family: Salicaceae

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Toxicity: Shrubs · Trees
Plant type: 2.5-4 metres
Height: 1.5-2.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Autumn · Spring · Summer
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of tea-leaved willow

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Eurasia

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of tea-leaved willow

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tea-leaved willow care guide

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth

Pruning

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.