Kilmarnock willow (Salix caprea 'Kilmarnock')
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Botanical Name:
Salix caprea 'Kilmarnock'
Other names:
Salix caprea var. pendula, Kilmarnock weeping willow, Weeping great willow
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.
Cultivation:
Plant in deep, moderately fertile soil in full sun.
Suggested uses:
City, Low Maintenance
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 or Sheltered
Hardiness:
Hardy (H4)
Specific pest(s):
Specific diseases(s):
Propagation method(s):
Grafting
Skill rating:
Beginner
Maintenance hours / year:
1
Detailed monthly care instructions can be found in your care calendar (you need to have an account for this service)
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
Ultimate height (m):
2.5
Ultimate spread (m):
2.5
Time to maturity:
10-20
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