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Salix irrorata Tree

Name: Salix irrorata Tree
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: SI.SS.12.1
Price: 85.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

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Planting & Care

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Key features

Awards RHS Award of Garden Merit

Final size 4x 2.5 metres in 20 years

Foliage Slender green deciduous leaves

Position Full sun or partial shade

Description

Known as a Blue Stem Willow, the young shoots are purple and the stems develop a striking white bloom in winter which can have a bluish appearance. In early spring, Salix irrorata displays grey catkins that have red anthers. The slender leaves provide texture and when they fall in autumn, the silvery-white stems take centre stage.

Salix irrorata can be grown as a single stem or multi stem tree, with the single stem form reaching a modest 4 x 2.5 metres in 20 years. An excellent choice for smaller gardens, this Willow has also received the RHS Award of Garden Merit.

AKA Blue Stem 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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