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Goat Willow Hedge Salix caprea
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Key Features
AVERAGE GROWING
HAS FLOWERS (White)
Is Grazing Animal Friendly
FULL SHADE
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Description
Goat Willow (Salix caprea) is a fast-growing native deciduous hedge plant, valued for its early spring catkins, vigorous growth, and excellent wildlife benefits. One of the earliest flowering native trees, it produces soft grey catkins in late winter to early spring, providing a vital early nectar source for bees and other pollinators.
With its dense, upright growth habit and large oval green leaves, Goat Willow is ideal for informal hedging, screening, windbreaks, woodland edges, and naturalistic planting schemes. Extremely hardy and tolerant of a wide range of soil types, including heavier and damp soils, it is a reliable choice for countryside and garden hedges alike.
Supplied as hedge plants, Goat Willow establishes quickly and can be maintained as a hedge or allowed to grow naturally as part of a mixed native boundary.
- Native deciduous hedge plant
- Fast growing and very hardy
- Early spring catkins loved by pollinators
- Excellent for wildlife and biodiversity
- Dense growth ideal for screening and windbreaks
- Tolerant of wet and heavy soils
- Suitable for informal and mixed native hedges
- Easy to grow and low maintenance
Position: Plant in full sun or partial shade.
Planting: Plant into moist but well-drained soil. Suitable for planting as a hedge or part of a mixed native scheme.
Watering & Feeding: Water well after planting and during the first growing season. Generally low feeding requirements.
Pruning: Prune in winter to maintain hedge shape or coppice if required to encourage dense growth.
Winter Care: Fully hardy. No winter protection required.
How fast does Goat Willow grow?
Very fast growing-ideal for quick hedging and screening.
Is it good for wildlife?
Yes-excellent for bees, birds, and other wildlife.
Does it tolerate wet soil?
Yes-one of the best hedge plants for damp conditions.
Is it native to the UK?
Yes-fully native.
Can it be coppiced?
Yes-responds very well to coppicing.
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Step 1
Root Grow & Fertiliser
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Step 2
Prepare Your Planting Area
Make sure your planting area is in good condition and suitable for planting
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Step 3
Plant & Feed
Plant with root grow & the second feed. Support plants if necessary. Water regularly