Salix caprea subsp. sphacelata
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A deciduous shrub or small tree with oval-shaped, pale green leaves that are downy when young and often wither early at the tips. Silky, silvery yellow catkins appear before the leaves in spring
Scientific classification
- Species
- Salix caprea subsp. sphacelata (Salix caprea subsp. sphacelata)
- 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 Salix caprea subsp. sphacelata
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Salix caprea subsp. sphacelata
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Salix caprea subsp. sphacelata care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningLittle 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.
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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