Salix exigua - 175-200 CM C20

Description
The Coyote willow (Salix exigua) is an overhanging, picturesque, deciduous large shrub with decorative, cut, silver-grey leaves. It also bears yellow flowers arranged in catkins from April to May. In a sunny location with well-drained, loose, sandy soil, it usually reaches a height of around 7 metres and grows to a width of around 2.5 metres.

Bulletpoints
* picturesque large shrub * beautiful foliage * attractive bright yellow autumn colouring * warmth-loving

leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of the Coyote willow are silver-grey, cut, alternate. They are about 5 - 10 cm in size. Coyote willow is bright yellow in autumn.

Bark
Light brown bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
North America to Central America.

Frost hardiness
The Coyote willow has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Coyote willow is an overhanging, picturesque large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 2 - 7 m and is approx. 1.5 - 2.5 m wide. It usually grows 30 - 50 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny 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 Coyote willow appear in catkins from April to May. These grow to about 3 - 5 cm in size.

Use
Solitary

Root
Salix exigua is a shallow-rooted plant and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched, runner-forming roots.