Salix × tetrapla
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A highly variable, hybrid deciduous shrub, often with a stiffly upright habit and yellow-green stems. Leaves are elliptic to oblong, and glossy green with grey-green undersides. Fluffy white catkins are produced before or with the leaves in spring
Scientific classification
- Species
- Salix × tetrapla (Salix × tetrapla)
- Genus
- Salix
- Family
- Salicaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Height
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Autumn · Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Salix × tetrapla
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Salix × tetrapla
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Salix × tetrapla care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
Pruning
PruningFor colourful stems or large foliage, prune hard to a low framework. Let young plants establish for one to two years first. Prune in late winter or spring, before or as new growth starts.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by softwood cuttings in early summer or hardwood cuttings in winter
Growing
GrowingGrow in any deep, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Avoid shallow chalk soil
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Common pests and 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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