creeping willow

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A variable deciduous shrub, usually low-growing and no more than 1m high, with creeping roots, slender stems and small, oval to oblong green leaves. Shoots and leaves are covered with fine silky hairs when young, and leaves remain hairy on the undersides. Small yellow-green catkins are produced before the leaves in spring. Sometimes grafted as a standard to create a small weeping tree; smaller forms may be suitable for rock gardens

Scientific classification

Species: creeping willow (Salix repens)
Genus: Salix
Family: Salicaceae

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Toxicity: Shrubs · Trees
Plant type: 0.5-1 metres
Height: 1-1.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Pendulous weeping
Habit: Autumn · Spring · Summer
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of creeping willow

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Eurasia

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of creeping willow

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creeping willow care guide

Consistently damp soil, grows well beside moist pond edge areas
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Consistently damp soil, grows well beside moist pond edge areas

Fertilizing

Diluted willow shrub feed once every four weeks spring to autumn

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.