silvery creeping willow
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S. repens var. argentea is a deciduous bushy shrub, to 1m tall and 2m wide, initially upright in habit then arching and spreading. Narrowly-oval, densely-hairy leaves are grey-green above and silvery beneath and appear after the silvery catkins that mature to yellow in spring
Scientific classification
- Species
- silvery creeping willow (Salix repens var. argentea)
- Genus
- Salix
- Family
- Salicaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of silvery creeping willow
Distribution map
Europe
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of silvery creeping willow
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silvery creeping willow care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
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 spring or hardwood cuttings in winter
Growing
GrowingGrow in a moderately fertile, moist soil in full sun
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to willow anthracnose, scab, canker, honey fungus and rust
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, caterpillars, leaf beetles, sawflies, willow scale
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