Salix caprea 'Kilmarnock'
Kilmarnock willow (Salix caprea 'Pendula'/syn. Salix caprea var. pendula)
A dwarf, weeping tree with dark green leaves with grey-green undersides. In mid- to late spring, the bare branches are covered in golden male catkins, which look superb in cut-flower arrangements. An ideal tree for the small garden 'Kilmarnock' is an architectural and pollinator friendly specimen plant that would also suit a large patio pot.
How to care for Salix caprea Kilmarnock:
Requires minimal pruning. Remove any broken, diseased or crossing branches in late autumn or winter. When planting incorporate lots of well-rotted garden compost in the planting hole.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
1.5m
Eventual spread:
2.5m
Position:
Full sun
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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This tree is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
4 litre pot | 1m tall | weeping
£44.99
available to order from autumn
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12 litre | top worked at 1.2m | weeping
£149.99
available to order from autumn
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