Salix alba - 'Britensis' (Scarlet Willow)
Type
Shrub (Multi-stemmed Plant), Deciduous
Form
Rounded Multi-Stemmed Bush, Architectural Form
Size
Large Border / Screening Plant (1.8 to 3m height)
Colours
Medium green Foliage
Care
Some Maintenance Required - Tough Plant
Hardiness
Very hardy
Growth
Fast Growing Plant
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Salix alba cultivation notes:
This shrubby willow flourishes on moist / wet soils of any type in part / full sun. It is fast growing, and will require pruning to produce distinctive twisted growth there - it is fast growing and should be planted well away from house.
Plant Strengths:
Attractive autumn colour; Ornamental winter bark / tracery; All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant; Attractive form or foliage for all year interest; Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils; Tolerates cold exposed locations; Tolerates heavy clay soils.
Plant Weaknesses:
Invasive/spreading root growth; Invasive top growth; Does not produce showy attractive flowers.
Common Missspellings:
Salix, Salex, Selax, Saylix, Saylics, Salics
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