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Beginner skill rating |
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2.5m max. spread |
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2.5m max. height |
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10-20 years to maturity |
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1 hour care per year |
Botanical name: Salix caprea 'Kilmarnock'
Other names: Salix caprea var. pendula, Kilmarnock willow, Kilmarnock weeping willow, Weeping great willow
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Genus: Salix
Variety or cultivar: 'Kilmarnock' _ 'Kilmarnock' is a small, dense-crowned, weeping, deciduous tree with dark-green leaves with grey-green undersides. It has yellow-brown shoots and bears grey and yellow catkins in spring.
Salix caprea 'Kilmarnock' is: Deciduous
Flower: Silvery-grey, Yellow in Spring
Foliage: Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer
Stem: Yellow-brown in Spring
Tree shape: Compact, Small weeping
Plant with: Galanthus nivalis (Common snowdrop)
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Specific pests: Aphids , Caterpillars , Leaf beetles (willow and poplar) , Sawflies
Specific diseases: Anthracnose diseases , Rust
Propagation methods: Grafting. REGISTER to read more...
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Salix caprea 'Kilmarnock' (Kilmarnock willow) will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 2.5m after 10-20 years.
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Suggested uses: City, Low Maintenance
Cultivation: Plant in deep, moderately fertile soil in full sun.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Clay, Loamy, Sandy |  |
| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | |
| Light: | Full Sun | |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | |
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Question from
I have a kilmarnock salix as does my neighbour. About 6 weeks ago his plant started turning brown as if it was dying. It still had tiny shoots on it and the leaves did not fall off. Then mine did the same. I went to my local garden centre who said it was probably my cat using the trunk as a scratching post but i could not see any damage. the tree is 3 years old and is in a sunny well drained position, and is fertilised and watered regularly. can anyone suggest what it could be as I do not want to lose what is a beautiful focal point in my garden?
Question from
I read that I needed to prune off side shoots of the small 3ft high Kilmarnock Willow that I found labelled in my garden when I moved in 3.5 yrs ago. I did this and the centre weeping shoots died and since then the side shoots have grown each summer straight up about 10ft, been lopped off by me and grown 10ft again the next summer and look very odd with the dead centre drooping in the middle! I am thinking of removing the tree but can anyone advise me how to return it to its intended shape and size? Thank you!
Question from
I am a new amature gardener and have a Kilmarnock Willow in my garden in a large pot. On the whole, the plant is healthy but I have recently noticed some leaves curling and turning brown and others seem to have strange green lumps on them. Cany anone advise me as to what is happening and how to remedy the situation? Please see the attached photos.
Many thanks
Theresa
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