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Beginner
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5m
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6m
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20-50 years
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Salix alba 'Dart's Snake'
Other names: Contorted willow 'Dart's Snake', Twisted willow 'Dart's Snake', Salix matsudana 'Dart's Snake', Salix x sepulcralis 'Dart's Snake'
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Genus: Salix
Variety or cultivar: 'Dart's Snake' _ 'Dart's Snake' is an upright, fast-growing, deciduous tree with twisted, dark green branches, narrow, glossy, twisted, mid-green leaves and yellow catkins in spring.
Salix alba 'Dart's Snake' is: Deciduous
Flower: Yellow in Spring
Foliage: Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-green in Autumn
Stem: Dark-green in All seasons
Habit: Twisted branches, Upright
Salix alba 'Dart's Snake' (Contorted willow 'Dart's Snake') will reach a height of 6m and a spread of 5m after 20-50 years.
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Suggested uses: Architectural, Low Maintenance, Waterside, Wildlife
Cultivation: Plant in deep, moderately fertile soil in full sun. Suited for moist, boggy conditions. Will grow very fast.
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Clay, Loamy, Sandy |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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Full Sun |
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North, South, East, West |
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Exposed, Sheltered |
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Hardy (H4) |
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Question from
Sarah
Hello, I planted my Dart's Snake about 3 years ago in the middle of my garden. It's about 3 metres from my house and I was just wondering if this is too close and will the roots cause a problem. I didn't realise it would grow so big!
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- Posted: Mon. 23rd August 2010 12:00
- Last reply: Tue. 24th August 2010 16:35
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