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.
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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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