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Salix gracilistyla 'Mount Aso'

Very striking pink catkins - like velvet. Leaves turn red and orange in autumn. Cut back after flowering to rejuvenate.

Use in the garden

  • wildlife: for bees
  • use: cutflower

botanical information

  • Botanical name: Salix gracilistyla 'Mount Aso'
  • Genus: Salix
  • Family: Salicaceae
  • Other names: katjeswilg - roze knuffelwilg
  • origin: hybrid

Features

height: 200-300 cm
flowering: February - March
color: pink
leaf color: green
habit: wide, ascending
growth: fast
level: easy
light: full sun, sunny, morning sun, evening sun, open shade
moisture: dry, average, moist
soil texture: pervious, light, normal, heavy
winter zone: 6 [-20°C]
density: 1 - 2

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