Salix gracilistyla 'Melanostachys'

Salix gracilistyla 'Melanostachys'

Salix gracilistyla 'Melanostachys'

Salix gracilistyla 'Melanostachys'

Salix gracilistyla 'Melanostachys'

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£19.95

(Black Pussy Willow ) An eye-catching willow, Salix gracilistyla 'Melanostachys' has spectacular red anthered, black catkins in late winter and early spring.

These are very handsome and much sought after for use in flower arranging. Dark green summer leaves.

An excellent large shrub which looks particularly good when planted near a stream or pond.

For the best catkin display we would recommend pruning this plant hard back every 3 - 4 years.

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Supplied Size:

3 litre pot (2-3 years old, 40-60 cm tall)

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(For any number of plants
by courier to most of the UK*)

Standard: £5.95
Priority: £15
Click & Collect: free

*Surcharges apply for delivery to Highlands & Islands.
Standard shipping is shown as default
this can be changed during checkout.

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Product Details

Position: Full sun or partial shade.
Soil: Any fertile soil. Salix gracilistyla 'Melanostachys' enjoys damp or wet soils.
Hardiness: Hardy.
Rate of Growth: Moderate to vigorous.
Habit: Salix gracilistyla 'Melanostachys' grows to be a large branching shrub with a rounded crown if left unpruned.
- Height: 3 m (10 ft)
- Spread: 3 m (10 ft)

Notes: Salix gracilistyla 'Melanostachys' makes an effective garden plant if pruned back to 30 cm (1 ft) above the ground each spring or every two years before coming into leaf. This reduces the end size and encourages it to produce vigorous upright stems with a superb display of black catkins.

How Much Sun: Full Sun, Light Shade
Eventual Size: Shrub - Large (3m+)
Growing Conditions: Soil: Damp/Wet, Soil: Not Fussy, Site: Coastal Areas
Special Features: Catkins

Brand BlueBell Nursery

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