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Swiss Willow (Salix helvetica)

Swiss Willow (Salix helvetica) is a compact, ornamental shrub prized for its attractive silvery-grey foliage and subtle catkins. It offers year-round interest.

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Sunlight

Full Sun to Partial Shade

Watering

Consistent Moisture

Soil

Loam, Sand, Clay, Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Temperature

Hardy

Fertilizer

Moderate

Care Requirements

Light Requirements

Full Sun to Partial Shade

Thrives in full sun but tolerates partial shade.

Watering Needs

Consistent Moisture

Prefers consistently moist soil, but not waterlogged.

Soil

Loam, Sand, Clay, Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Temperature Tolerance

Hardy

Tolerates a wide range of temperatures, hardy in most temperate climates.

Fertilizing Needs

Moderate

Benefit from annual feeding in early spring.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Shrub

Plant Category

Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Garden, Pot

Lifespan

Perennial

Plant Height

1-1.5 m

Spread

1-1.5 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Yes

Leaf Color

Green, Silver

Leaf Type

Simple

Optimal Sunlight Lux

60000

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Synonyms
Salix eleagnifolia J.Forbes
Salix gmeliniana Turcz.
Salix nivea Ser.
Salix pennina Schleich. ex Hallier
Salix spuria Schleich. ex Ser.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderMalpighiales
  • familySalicaceae
  • genusSalix
  • speciesSalix helvetica
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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