Description
Latin Name: Salix discolor
A tall upright native shrub with silvery-white furry catkins that appear in spring before glossy dark green leaves. Smooth grey-green bark becomes furrowed with age. Prefers medium to wet well-drained soil.
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Latin Name: Salix discolor
A tall upright native shrub with silvery-white furry catkins that appear in spring before glossy dark green leaves. Smooth grey-green bark becomes furrowed with age. Prefers medium to wet well-drained soil.
Latin Name: Salix discolor
A tall upright native shrub with silvery-white furry catkins that appear in spring before glossy dark green leaves. Smooth grey-green bark becomes furrowed with age. Prefers medium to wet well-drained soil.
| Moisture Level | Moist, Normal |
|---|---|
| Sun Level | Full, Partial |
| Type | Shrub |
| Attracts Birds | No |
| Height | 5 Meters |
| Spread | 4 Meters |
| Zone | 3 |
| Attracts Butterflies | No |
| Deer Resistant | No |
| Fall Colour | Yellow |
| Fragrant | No |
| Fruit | None |
| Cut Flowers | No |
| Flower Color | No |
| Foliage Colour | Green |
| Foliage type | Deciduous |
| Proven Winners | No |
Pruning: late winter to early spring (dormant).
Apply root rescue at the time of planting.
Keep plants thoroughly watered throughout the growing season.
Growth Rate: moderate (1-2’ / year).
