Salix caprea 'Mas' - MULTISTEM 175-200 CM C20

Description
The Goat willow 'Mas' (Salix caprea) is a roundish large shrub that produces golden yellow flowers with a light fragrance. They appear from March to April. The Goat willow 'Mas' also has hairy, egg-shaped, medium green leaves. Its bark is grey-green. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, acidic, moist to wet, weakly acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of around 8 metres and grows to a width of around 6 metres.

Bulletpoints
* red-brown shoots * fragrant flowers * attractive yellow autumn colouring * tolerates pruning * sensitive to late frost

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Goat willow 'Mas' are medium green, ovate, hairy, alternate. They are about 8 - 10 cm in size. Goat willow 'Mas' turns bright yellow in autumn.

Bark
Grey-green bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Europe to Asia.

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

Growth
Goat willow 'Mas' is a large, rounded shrub. It usually reaches a height of 5 - 8 m and is approx. 3 - 6 m wide. Rapidly growing. It usually grows 40 - 50 cm per year.

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

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

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

Soil
Salix caprea 'Mas' thrives on all acidic, humus-rich and sufficiently moist soils.

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. - 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 golden yellow flowers appear from March to April. They grow to about 4 - 5 cm and are slightly fragrant.

Use
Solitary

Shoots
The shoots of Salix caprea 'Mas' are red-brown in colour.

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