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Salix alba 'Sericea'

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Silverwillow, selection from the early 19th century. The size after 10 years is 6 meter. The leaf colour is silvery grey. This plant is completely hardy.

Location of the plant shown in the first picture : Bomenmuseum

Date taken : 06.06.2009

Common name : Willow

Family : Salicaceae

© first picture : Gabor Ajtay

© picture 2 : Gabor Ajtay, location picture : Bomenmuseum

© picture 3 : Gabor Ajtay, location picture : Bomenmuseum
. This plant has received the following award: AGM, Award of Garden Merit, 1993

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Characteristics of this plant
type of plant : shrub
soil type : All soils are ok
planting place : all locations are ok
habit/form : upright growing
water requirement : needs normal water
wind tolerance : not susceptible to wind
the plant is deciduous
height approx : between 4 and 5 meter
width approx : between 2 and 3 meter
quantity per m2 : 1
leaf colour : grey
leaf shape : leaves are narrow longitudinal
leaf size : between 5 and 10 cm
edibility : The plant is not edible
scent : not scented
flowering period : march
hardiness : completely hardy