Salix fragilis 'Bullata' - P9

Bulletpoints
* green-yellow shoots * tolerates pruning * easy to care for * tolerant to flooding

Bark
Dark grey, longitudinally furrowed bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Growth habit
Crack willow 'Bullata' is dense and rounded in structure and has a closed crown.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

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

Soil
No special requirements.

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-green flowers appear in catkins from April to May.

Use
Solitary, avenue, street tree

Shoots
The shoots of Salix fragilis 'Bullata' are smooth, greenish-yellow.

Root
Salix fragilis 'Bullata' is a shallow-rooted plant and, depending on the soil, forms extensive branching roots.