Salix triandra - 80-100 CM C2

Description
The green-red shoots are also an interesting sight.

Bulletpoints
* suitable for flowering hedges * the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * fragrant flowers * attractive yellow autumn colouring * green-red shoots * Flood tolerant

Leaves
Attractive yellow autumn colouring.

Growth habit
Almond-leaved willow is upright in structure.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

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 yellow flowers appear in catkins from April to May. These are slightly fragrant.

Use
Solitary, bee pasture, pond edge, hedge

Root
Salix triandra is a shallow-rooting plant.