Salix aurita - 2 Ltr pot

Bulletpoints
* grey shoots * suitable for flowering hedges * attractive light yellow autumn colouring * wind resistant, shade tolerant, flood tolerant

Leaves
Attractive light yellow autumn colouring. Long lasting.

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

Growth habit
Arctic willow is broad and branched in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

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 supplied over a longer period of time.

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

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, hedge

Shoots
The shoots of Salix aurita are tomentose, grey.

Root
Salix aurita is a shallow-rooted plant and, depending on the soil, forms runner-forming roots.