Salix caprea (Goat Willow)

Type	Tree, Deciduous, Flowering
Form	Compact Rounded Tree
Size	Small Tree (1.5 to 3m height)
Colours	White Flowers (Winter), Green Foliage
Care	Some Maintenance Required - Tough Plant
Hardiness	Very Hardy
Growth	Fast Growing Plant
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Salix caprea cultivation notes: This larger native willow flourishes on moist / wet soils of any type in part / full sun. It is fast growing and is best reserved for native planting away from house..

Plant Strengths: Attractive autumn colour; Ornamental winter bark / tracery; Attracts wildlife to feed or nest; All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Tolerates cold exposed locations; Tolerates heavy clay soils; Produces winter flowers.

Plant Weaknesses: Invasive/spreading root growth; Invasive top growth.