Not all willows grow tall. Some stay short and cute! Here are some willow shrubs to discover.
Name – Salix
Family – Salicaceae
Type – shrub
Height – 3 to 13 feet (1 to 4 m)
Exposure – full sun
Soil – cool
Foliage – deciduous
Flowering – March
Best planted in fall to promote root development before winter, thus enhancing recovery.
If potted or in containers, you can plant in spring without any risk.
A beautiful shrub, willow shrubs can bear leaves of beautiful colors from spring to fall.
Easy to care for, it is perfect for solitary planting, or together with other shrubs in a shrub bed. It is also very well suited to growing in pots on your balcony or terrace.
The Salix Caprea variety grows slowly, whereas Salix integra, irrorata, purpurea and rosmarinifolia grow much faster.
To keep the ground sufficiently cool, mulch the tree at its base.
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