Salix pentandra - 200-250 CM FTH WHIP C20

Description
The Bay willow (Salix pentandra) is a shrub-like garden plant that produces yellow flowers. They appear from May to June. The Bay willow also has shiny leaves. In a sunny location with humus-rich, loose soil, it usually reaches a height of around 12 metres and is around 6 metres wide.

Bulletpoints
* Attractive yellow autumn colouring

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Bay willow are glossy. Bay willow turns bright yellow in autumn.

Frost hardiness
The Bay willow has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bay willow is shrub-like in structure. It usually grows 40 - 75 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 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. - Pruning wounds, saw cuts and broken branches should be treated with a wound sealant as soon as possible to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Flower
The yellow flowers appear from May to June.

Use
Solitary, pond edge, stream, landscape