Salix hastata 'Wehrhahnii' - 40-50 CM C7.5

Description
The Halberd willow 'Wehrhahnii' (Salix hastata) is a bushy, stocky small shrub that produces silvery-white or yellow flowers arranged in catkins. They appear from April to May. The Halberd willow 'Wehrhahnii' also has hairy, egg-shaped, dark green leaves. Its bark is red-brown in colour. In a sunny location with well-drained, nutrient-rich, moist to wet soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.25 metres and grows to a width of approx. 1.5 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Salix wehrhahnii.

leaves
The deciduous leaves of Halberd willow 'Wehrhahnii' are dark green, ovate, hairy and alternate. They are about 3 - 6 cm in size.

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

Frost hardiness
The Halberd willow 'Wehrhahnii' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Halberd willow 'Wehrhahnii' is a bushy and compact small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 0.75 - 1.25 m and is approx. 0.75 - 1.5 m wide. Slow growing. Usually grows 10 - 20 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
Salix hastata 'Wehrhahnii' produces silvery-white, yellow flowers arranged in catkins from April to May.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub

Root
Salix hastata 'Wehrhahnii' is a shallow-rooting plant.