Salix gracilistyla 'Mount Aso'
- Shrub
- 2-3 m high
- Soft-coloured flowers
- Very hardy
- Suitable as a cut flower
Very striking pink catkins - like velvet. Leaves turn red and orange in autumn. Cut back after flowering to rejuvenate.
Garden use
Use
For wildlife and biodiversity
Ornamental value and special features
Growth
Planting density
Plant about 1 - 2 plants per m²
Characteristics
| Height | 200 - 300 cm |
|---|---|
| Flowering time | February - March |
| Flower colour | pink |
| Growth habit | wide, ascending |
| Growth rate | fast |
| Hardiness | down to about -20°C |
Site conditions
| Light | full sun, sunny, morning sun, evening sun, open shade |
|---|---|
| Moisture | dry, average, moist |
| Soil | pervious, light, normal, heavy |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Salix gracilistyla 'Mount Aso' |
|---|---|
| Genus | Salix |
| Family | Salicaceae |
| Common names | NL: katjeswilg, roze knuffelwilg |
| Origin | hybrid |
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