How to tend a Salix caprea

Also known as: Nectopix caprea (L.) Raf., Salix lanata Vill., Salix hultenii Flod., Salix ishidoyana Nakai, Salix aurigerana Lapeyr., Salix bakko Kimura, Salix coaetanea (Hartm.) Flod., Salix caprea f. subglabra (Chang & Skvortzov) Kitag., Salix ulmifolia Thuill., Salix tomentosa Ser., Salix sphacelata Sm., Salix proteifolia J.Forbes, Salix hallisanensis H.Lév., Salix raddeana var. subglabra Y.L.Chang & Skvortsov, Capraea vulgaris Opiz, Salix caprea subsp. hultenii Kom., Salix hultenii var. angustifolia Kimura, Salix hultenii f. angustifolia (Kimura) Kimura, Salix caprea f. elongata (Nakai) Kitag., Salix hallisanensis f. elongata Nakai, Salix caprea var. lanatifolia Björnstr., Salix tomentosa var. androgyna Ser., Salix tomentosa var. ternata Ser., Salix tomentosa var. tenuifolia Ser., Salix tomentosa var. rotundifolia Ser., Salix tomentosa var. macrophylla Ser., Salix caprea var. pendula T.Lang

Watering

Water thoroughly when soil is dry, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Like sunshine, grows in sunny places

Soil

Peat or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly

Pruning

Pruning accordingly for any favorate tree shapes

About this plant

Origin
China
Category
Salicaceae, Salix
Size
Diameter ≥ 15 cm, height ≥ 25 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period April-May
Flower colors
yellow green, leaf color dark green
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