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Salix caprea 'Curly Locks'

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Waterwilg twisted branches in the spring somewhat prune. The size after 10 years is 250 cm. The catkins to be silvery grey. This plant is completely hardy.

Date taken : 18.12.2010

Common name : Pussy willow

Family : Salicaceae

© first picture : Mark Bulk

© picture 2 : Mark Bulk

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Characteristics of this plant
type of plant : tree
soil type : All soils are ok
planting place : all locations are ok
habit/form : pendulous
water requirement : needs normal water
wind tolerance : not susceptible to wind
the plant is deciduous
height approx : between 1 and 1.5 meter
width approx : between 1 and 1.5 meter
flower colour : grey
leaf colour : green
leaf shape : leaves are oval
leaf size : between 5 and 10 cm
edibility : The plant is not edible
scent : not scented
flowering period : february - march
hardiness : completely hardy
special feature remarkable stem or branches

Of this plant no stock is known unfortunately and therefore it does not occur in the on-line plantshop