Salix viminalis – Salix viminalis

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Salix viminalis – Salix viminalis

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Specifications
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Height
4-6 (9) m, fast growing
Crown
round to fan-shaped, half-open crown
Bark and branches
grey-green
Leaf
shiny green
Autumn colour
yellow
Flowers
catkins, light yellow, flowers in February-March
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
clayed soil, loamy soil, sandy soil
Soil moisture
suitable for wet soil, withstand short flood, withstand long flood
Paving
tolerates partial paving
Winter hardiness zone
4 (-34,4 to -28,9 °C)
Wind resistance
very good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant), valuable for butterflies
Application
parks, cemeteries, large gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree clay soil loamy soil nutrient-poor soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates partial paving light-loving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for wet soil withstand long flood withstand short flood can withstand wind broad vase-shaped 3rd size, smaller than 6 metres half-open crown green yellow February March fast growing Conspicuous bloom valuable for bees (honey plant) valuable for butterflies non-toxic (usually)
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Frequently asked questions
Salix viminalis

Salix viminalis can eventually reach a height of 4-6 (9) m, fast growing, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Salix viminalis is fast growing and can eventually reach a height of 4-6 (9) m, fast growing, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Salix viminalis turn yellow in autumn.

The right time to plant Salix viminalis is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Salix viminalis with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Salix viminalis blooms in february, march.
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