Salix fragilis 'Bullata' - MULTISTEM 250-300 CM C25

Description
The Crack willow 'Bullata' (Salix fragilis) is a dense, roundish small tree that produces yellow-green flowers arranged in catkins. They appear from April to May. The Crack willow 'Bullata' also has shiny, lanceolate, dark green leaves. Its bark is dark grey and longitudinally furrowed. In a sunny to semi-shady location, it usually reaches a height of around 6 metres. The Crack willow 'Bullata' makes no special demands on the soil.

Bulletpoints
* green-yellow shoots * tolerates pruning * easy to care for * tolerant of flooding

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Crack willow 'Bullata' are dark green, lanceolate, glossy and alternate. They are about 10 - 12 cm tall.

Bark
Dark grey, longitudinally furrowed bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Europe to western Asia.

Frost hardiness
The Crack willow 'Bullata' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Crack willow 'Bullata' is a dense and roundish growing small tree with a closed crown. It usually reaches a height of 4 - 6 metres.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

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

Soil
No special requirements.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground 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-green flowers of Crack willow 'Bullata' appear in catkins from April to May.

Use
Solitary, avenue, street tree

Shoots
The shoots of Salix fragilis 'Bullata' are smooth, greenish-yellow in colour.

Root
Salix fragilis 'Bullata' is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms extensive branching roots.