Salix repens nitida - 100-125 CM C12

Description
The silver-white shoots are also an interesting sight.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Salix arenaria, Salix argentea, Salix repens var. nitida, Salix repens var. argentea.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * grey shoots * cut flower * suitable for containers * silver-white shoots * heat tolerant, drought resistant, wind resistant

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value.

Growth habit
Creeping willow is flat and creeping in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant 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 April to May. These grow to about 1 - 2 cm in size.

Use
Solitary, container, pruning, ornamental shrub, balcony/patio, small/front garden

Shoots
The shoots of Salix repens subsp. dunensis are tomentose, grey.

Root
Salix repens subsp. dunensis is a shallow-rooted plant and, depending on the soil, forms extensive branching roots.