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Species: Salix repens

Salix repens

Creeping Silver Willow

Found on Course Walks

Wet Site Plants

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

Woody Shrubs for Storm Water Retention

Cultivars

No cultivars listed

Ornamental Characteristics

Shrub < 4 feet, Groundcover

2' tall x 5' wide

Deciduous

low massing

Environmental Characteristics

Full sun

4a

Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

Tolerates salt spray

Occasionally saturated or very wet soil; Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil; Prolonged periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

No diseases listed

Bare Root Transplanting

Easy

Other

native to northern European coastal areas- North Sea to Baltic Sea, also found in inland Scotland

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic
Occasionally saturated or very wet soil
Consistently moist, well-drained soil
Occasional periods of dry soil
Prolonged periods of dry soil
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