Salix alba 'Sericea' - STD 10-12 CM CONT

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Salix alba argentea, Salix alba var. regalis.

Bulletpoints
* amber yellow shoots * tolerant to pruning * resistant to urban climates, wind-resistant, smoke-hardy, heat-loving, flood-tolerant

Bark
Grey, deep-cracked bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Growth habit
White willow 'Sericea' is spreading and broad in structure and has a loose crown. Rapidly growing.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
- A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly nourished over a longer period of time. - Pruning wounds, saw cuts and broken branches should be treated with a wound sealant as soon as possible to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Flower
The yellow flowers appear in catkins from April to May.

Use
Solitary

Shoots
The shoots of Salix alba 'Sericea' are amber yellow.

Root
Salix alba 'Sericea' is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.