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Salix caprea

Pink French Pussy willow

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Information by: J.J. Neilson Arboretum        Photographer:

 

Description

This smaller tree will grow 15-25' tall and 12-15' wide. It has dark green leaves with white flowers that bloom in winter and spring.

 

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Height Range

6-12', 12-25'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Winter, Spring

Leaf Color

Green, Grey Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium, High

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Moist, Dry

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Meadow, Wetlands, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring

Location Uses

Background

Special Uses

Cut Flowers, Filler, Screen

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.