Salix capusii
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A deciduous shrub or small tree, to around 6m high, with yellowish new shoots, brown bark maturing to grey, and narrow, sometimes serrated, grey-blue leaves. Catkins are produced with or slightly after the leaves in spring
Scientific classification
- Species
- Salix capusii (Salix capusii)
- Genus
- Salix
- Family
- Salicaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- 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 capusii
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Salix capusii
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Salix capusii care guide
- Regular moderate watering, extra water during hot dry summer spells
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Regular moderate watering, extra water during hot dry summer spells
Fertilizing
FertilizingGeneral deciduous tree feed once annually in early spring time
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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