Salix aurita - 40-60 CM C5

Description
The Arctic willow (Salix aurita) is a broad, branched shrub that produces yellow flowers arranged in catkins. They appear from March to April. The Arctic willow also has matt, egg-shaped, medium green leaves. Its bark is black and deeply fissured. In a sunny to semi-shady location with lime-free, moist to wet soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 3 metres and grows to a width of approx. 3 metres.

Bulletpoints
* grey shoots * suitable for flowering hedges * attractive light yellow autumn colouring * wind-resistant, shade-tolerant, flood-tolerant

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Arctic willow are medium green, ovate, matt, alternate. They are about 4 - 5 cm in size. Arctic willow is bright yellow in autumn. Long lasting.

Bark
Black, deep-textured bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Europe to West Asia.

Frost hardiness
The Arctic willow has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Arctic willow is a broad and branching shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1.5 - 3 m and is approx. 1.5 - 3 m wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
The yellow flowers of Arctic willow appear in catkins from March to April.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, hedge

Shoots
The shoots of Salix aurita are tomentose, grey.

Root
Salix aurita is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms runner-forming roots.