almond willow
Also known as: almond-leaved willow; French willow; osier
A large deciduous shrub or small tree, with flaky bark and narrow, glossy green leaves with serrated edges. Catkins are produced just after the leaves in spring; male catkins are long, fragrant and pale yellow
Scientific classification
- Species
- almond willow (Salix triandra)
- Genus
- Salix
- Family
- Salicaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs · Trees
- Plant type
- 4-8 metres
- Height
- 2.5-4 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 almond willow
Distribution map
Europe, Northern Africa, Southwestern Asia
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of almond willow
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almond willow care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
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 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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