Salix caprea - 'Kilmarnock' (Dwarf Weeping Willow)

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Type	Tree, Shrub (Multi-stemmed Plant), Deciduous
Form	Weeping or Cascading Foliage, Architectural Form
Size	Small Tree (1.5 to 3m height)
Colours	Medium green Foliage
Care	Some Maintenance Required - Tough Plant
Hardiness	Frost hardy
Growth	Slow Growing Plant
Earmark this plant

Salix caprea Description

This small dwarf willow is commonly used in small gardens as an architectural tree by water, containerised or in a mixed bed. Producing yellow bud and silver catkins in spring - which burst into a cascade of weeping fine gray green foliage. 2m X 2m.

Salix caprea - Cultivation Notes

Kilmarnock willow prefers deep moist fertile soils. Avoid planting in very exposed locations where buds / leaves may be damaged. Prune suckers from grafted stem in late winter - trim bush to shape.

Strengths, Weaknesses & Design Usage

Strengths of Salix caprea:

All round tough plant suitable for problem areas
Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant
Attractive form or foliage for all year interest

Weaknesses of Salix caprea

Will not tolerate exposed, cold or hot and sunny locations
Does not produce showy attractive flowers

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Common Missspellings: Salix, Salex, Selax, Saylix, Saylics, Salics