Salix gracilistyla 'Mount Aso' Pink Willow foliage

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Salix gracilistyla 'Mount Aso' Tree

Name: Salix gracilistyla 'Mount Aso' Tree
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: SGM.TG.5.1
Price: 75.0 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

Japanese Pink Pussy Willow Trees

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Multi stem tree

Two or more stems arising from or near ground level

Top grafted/lollipop

Mature standard tree

1.8m-2.0m clear stem with a branched crown on top

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Planting & Care

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Key features

Final size 3x 3 metres in 20 years

Foliage Deciduous green leaves with silvery underside

Flowers Pink-red catkins

Soil Prefers well-draining sites, suits most soil types

Description

The bright pinky-red catkins of Salix gracilistyla 'Mount Aso' are simply stunning. Arriving in late winter, these colourful, fluffy catkins are guaranteed to brighten up the garden. By the time the catkins have gone, the green foliage has emerged. The leaves have an attractive silvery underside and make a beautiful foil for plants that bloom in summer.

Salix gracilistyla 'Mount Aso' is a small Pink Pussy Willow tree or medium bush, growing to 3 x 3 metres in 20 years. Planted in full sun, it copes with a range of soils and can tolerate some exposure to the elements.

AKA Salix 'Mount Aso', Pink Pussy Willow

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

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