Cape Silver Willow (Salix mucronata)
Salix mucronata, the Cape Silver Willow, is a fast-growing shrub or small tree from southern Africa, noted for its silvery foliage and weeping habit.
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Sunlight
Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade.
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist, especially during establishment and dry periods.
Soil
Adaptable to various soil types, but prefers well-drained, fertile loam. Tolerates sandy and clay soils.
Temperature
Thrives in moderate temperatures.
Habitat
Outdoor
Fertilizer
Feed in spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Care Requirements
Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade.
Full sun promotes best growth and flowering.
Keep soil consistently moist, especially during establishment and dry periods.
Water deeply when the top soil is dry.
Adaptable to various soil types, but prefers well-drained, fertile loam. Tolerates sandy and clay soils.
Thrives in moderate temperatures.
Ideal growing range is 15-25°C.
Outdoor
Feed in spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Avoid over-fertilizing.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Shrub, Tree
Plant Category
Foliage, Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden
Plant Environment
Outdoor
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
3-6 m
Spread
2-4 m
Growth Rate
Fast
Dormancy
Deciduous in colder climates, semi-deciduous to evergreen in warmer regions.
Leaf Color
Green, Silver
Leaf Type
Simple, lanceolate
Flower Size
1-2 cm
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- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderMalpighiales
- familySalicaceae
- genusSalix
- speciesSalix mucronata
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
No