Salix viminalis - 200-250 CM C10

Description
The Common osier (Salix viminalis) is an upright, broad, large shrub that produces golden yellow flowers arranged in catkins. They appear from April to May. The Common osier also has lanceolate, dark green leaves. Its bark is grey. In a sunny location with well-drained, calcareous, nutrient-rich, moist to wet soil, it usually reaches a height of around 8 metres and grows to a width of around 6 metres.

Bulletpoints
* greenish-yellow shoots * suitable for flowering hedges * tolerates pruning * heat-loving, sensitive to late frost, tolerant of flooding

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Common osier are dark green, lanceolate, alternate. They are about 10 - 20 cm tall.

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

Spread
Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Common osier has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Common osier is an upright and broad-growing large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 3 - 8 m and is approx. 3 - 6 m wide. It usually grows 0.5 - 1 m per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

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.

Flower
The golden yellow flowers of Common osier appear in catkins from April to May. These grow to about 4 - 5 cm in size.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, topiary, hedge

Shoots
The shoots of Salix viminalis are greenish-yellow.

Root
Salix viminalis is a shallow-rooted plant and, depending on the soil, forms densely branched roots.