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Salix magnifica (Foot-catkin willow)
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5m
Max height
Max height
3m
Max spread
Max spread
20-50 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Salix magnifica
Other names
Foot-catkin willow
Genus
Salix Salix
Species
S. magnifica - S. magnifica is a broadly upright, open, deciduous shrub or small tree with reddish-purple stems bearing broadly ovate, blue-green leaves and slender, green catkins in late spring.
Salix magnifica is: Deciduous
Habit
Open branches, Upright
Flower
Green in Spring
Foliage
Blue-green in Spring; Blue-green in Summer; Blue-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Sawflies , Lacebugs , Caterpillars , Aphids , Scale insects Sawflies , Lacebugs , Caterpillars , Aphids , Scale insects
Rust Rust
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 1 in late winter or early spring. Pruning group 7 every 3-4 years.
Propagation methods
Hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Salix magnifica (Foot-catkin willow) will reach a height of 5m and a spread of 3m after 20-50 years.
Suggested uses
Low Maintenance, Wildlife
Cultivation
Grow in deep, moderately fertile, well-drained or moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Salix magnifica
Other names
Foot-catkin willow
Genus
Salix Salix
Species
S. magnifica - S. magnifica is a broadly upright, open, deciduous shrub or small tree with reddish-purple stems bearing broadly ovate, blue-green leaves and slender, green catkins in late spring.
Native to
China
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Open branches, Upright
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Colour
Flower
Green in Spring
Foliage
Blue-green in Spring; Blue-green in Summer; Blue-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Sawflies , Lacebugs , Caterpillars , Aphids , Scale insects
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 1 in late winter or early spring. Pruning group 7 every 3-4 years.
Propagation methods
Hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Salix magnifica (Foot-catkin willow) will reach a height of 5m and a spread of 3m after 20-50 years.
Suggested uses
Low Maintenance, Wildlife
Cultivation
Grow in deep, moderately fertile, well-drained or moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
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| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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