Salix caprea 'Kilmarnock' - 1/2 STDS C5

Description
The Goat willow 'Pendula' (Salix caprea) is an overhanging small tree that produces silvery, catkin-shaped flowers with a light fragrance. They appear from March to April. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, moist to wet soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.5 m and grows to approx. 1 m wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Salix caprea 'Kilmarnock', Salix caprea 'Weeping Sally'.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * fragrant flowers * suitable for containers * tolerates pruning * easy to care for * sensitive to late frost

Spread
Europe to Asia.

Frost hardiness
The Goat willow 'Pendula' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Goat willow 'Pendula' is a small tree that grows overhanging. It usually reaches a height of 0.8 - 1.5 m and is approx. 0.8 - 1 m wide. As a rule, it grows 0.4 - 1 m per year.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Pruning
Pruning, ideally in May, is advisable for this plant.

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

Soil
Standard container plant 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).

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from the end of February to April - Watering: In the period from May to September - Pruning: May.

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. - Watering less frequently, but thoroughly and thoroughly, encourages the plant roots to penetrate deeper into the soil. This helps the plant to survive periods of drought. - Prune back vigorously after flowering.

Flower
The silvery flowers of the Goat willow 'Pendula' appear in catkins from March to April. These are slightly scented.

Use
Solitary, tub, ornamental shrub, bee pasture

Root
Salix caprea 'Pendula' is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.