 | Willow (Salix Capraea)
The Willow is native and deciduous. It begins its awakening from winter with beautiful soft fluffy catkins in March and April. The female catkins are silvery coloured, the more noticeable male catkins are golden and very hairy! The catkins appear before the leaves and look lovely against the bark. The leaves are a soft muted green colour with silvery and hairy undersides, oval shaped, unlike the narrow leaves of the Weeping Willow. The male catkins are full of nectar so good for early bees - but this species supports a total of 266 insect species and is particularly good for moths and caterpillars.
Whilst Willows like moist soil, this variety will fare better in dry conditions than other Willows. It likes sun or partial shade.
Prices shown are the price per plant. Planting distances are very much a matter of choice - 3 plants per metre is adequate, 5 is good, 7 in a double staggered row will give a dense hedge quicker. Generally, smaller plants should be planted at higher density.
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