Bitter Willow (Salix eleagnos)
Salix eleagnos, the Hoary Willow, is a deciduous shrub or small tree. Known for its silvery-white leaf undersides and early spring catkins, it thrives in moist soils and
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Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade for best growth and foliage color.
Watering
Requires consistently moist to wet soil; tolerates some flooding.
Soil
Moist, well-drained, loamy or sandy soils. Tolerates alkaline conditions.
Temperature
Hardy in temperate zones, tolerating cold winters and warm summers.
Habitat
Outdoor
Fertilizer
Generally low fertilizer needs; apply balanced slow-release in spring if soil is poor.
Care Requirements
Full sun to partial shade for best growth and foliage color.
Requires consistently moist to wet soil; tolerates some flooding.
Year-round
Moist, well-drained, loamy or sandy soils. Tolerates alkaline conditions.
Hardy in temperate zones, tolerating cold winters and warm summers.
Year-round
Outdoor
Generally low fertilizer needs; apply balanced slow-release in spring if soil is poor.
Spring
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Shrub, Tree
Plant Category
Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden
Plant Environment
Outdoor
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
2-6 m
Spread
2-4 m
Growth Rate
Moderate to Fast
Dormancy
Winter
Leaf Color
Dark Green, Silvery-White
Leaf Type
Linear-lanceolate
Flower Size
2-5 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
60000
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- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderMalpighiales
- familySalicaceae
- genusSalix
- speciesSalix eleagnos
Toxic for humans
Yes
Rating: 3/5
Toxic for pets
Yes
Rating: 3/5
Edible
No
The bark and leaves contain salicylates, which can cause gastrointestinal upset, depression, and potentially bleeding disorders if ingested in large quantities by pets or humans.