BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

Description

Native to the Alps, Salix helvetica is a dwarf willow with a compact rounded habit, lovely silvery leaves and greyish-white catkins in early spring. A very hardy plant, this small shrub is an excellent choice for a rockery or scree garden.

Features

• Common name: Swiss Willow.
• Position: Full sun or partial shade.
• Soil: Any fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Rate of Growth: Very slow.
• Habit: Small, rounded shrub.
• Height: 1 m (3 ft)
• Spread: 1 m (3 ft)
• Notes: Salix helvetica is suitable for coastal gardens.
• Supplied Size: 2L containers.