Salix rosmarinifolia - 30-40 CM C2

Description
The Willow (Salix rosmarinifolia) is a bushy, broad shrub that produces yellow flowers. They appear in April. The Willow also has lanceolate, dark green leaves. Its bark is red-brown in colour. In a sunny location, it usually reaches a height of approx. 3 m and is approx. 3 m wide. The Willow makes no special demands on the soil.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Salix repens rosmarinifolia.

Bulletpoints
* attractive yellow autumn colouring * Resistant to urban climates

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Willow are dark green, lanceolate, alternate. They are about 5 - 10 cm in size. Willow turns bright yellow in autumn.

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

Frost hardiness
The Willow has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Willow is a bushy and broad-growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1.5 - 3 m and is approx. 1.5 - 3 m wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny 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. - Watering less frequently, but thoroughly and thoroughly, encourages the plant roots to penetrate deeper into the soil. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
The yellow flowers appear in April.

Use
Solitary

Root
Salix rosmarinifolia is a shallow-rooting plant.