Salix nivalis
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A low-growing shrub, with prostrate stems that root along the length to form loose, open mats. Leaves are oval to rounded, and glossy dark green with conspicuous veins and whitish undersides. Reddish-pink catkins are produced in summer, and leaves turn shades of yellow, red and bronze in autumn
Scientific classification
- Species
- Salix nivalis (Salix nivalis)
- Genus
- Salix
- Family
- Salicaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs · Alpine Rockery
- Plant type
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- Height
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- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Matforming · Trailing
- Habit
- Autumn · Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Salix nivalis
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Salix nivalis
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Salix nivalis care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- 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
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 division, by softwood cuttings in early summer or by hardwood cuttings in winter
Growing
GrowingThrives in cooler regions, in moist but well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in sun or part shade
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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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