Salix gracil. 'Melanostachys' - 150-175 CM C20

Description
The Willow 'Melanostachys' (Salix gracilistyla) is a bushy garden plant that produces black-red flowers. They appear from February to March. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, loose soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 2 metres and grows to a width of approx. 2 metres.

Frost hardiness
The Willow 'Melanostachys' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Willow 'Melanostachys' is bushy in structure. It usually grows 25 - 40 cm per year.

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 black-red flowers appear from February to March.

Use
Solitary