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Tea-leaved Willow (Salix phylicifolia)

Salix phylicifolia, the Tea-leaved Willow, is a hardy deciduous shrub or small tree native to northern Europe and Asia. It features narrow, glossy leaves and catkins.

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Sunlight

Full Sun to Partial Shade

Watering

Consistent Moisture

Soil

Loam, Sand, Clay, Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Temperature

Hardy

Fertilizer

Light Feeder

Care Requirements

Light

Full Sun to Partial Shade

Prefers full sun for best growth and flowering, but tolerates partial shade. Protect from intense afternoon sun in very hot climates.

Watering

Consistent Moisture

Keep soil evenly moist, but not waterlogged. Water more frequently during dry periods.

Soil

Loam, Sand, Clay, Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Temperature

Hardy

Tolerant of a wide range of temperatures. Protect from extreme heat and frost during establishment.

Fertilizer

Light Feeder

Fertilize sparingly in spring with a balanced fertilizer. Avoid over-fertilization which can cause weak growth.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Shrub, Tree

Plant Category

Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Garden, Pot

Lifespan

Perennial

Plant Height

300-700 cm

Spread

300-500 cm

Growth Rate

Fast

Dormancy

Yes

Leaf Color

Green, Blue-Green, Silver

Leaf Type

Simple

Optimal Sunlight Lux

60000

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Synonyms
Diamarips croweana (Sm.) Raf.
Diplima weigeliana (Willd.) Raf.
Salix basaltica H.J.Coste
Salix bicolor Ehrh. ex Willd.
Salix borreri Gray
Salix borreriana Sm.
Salix croweana Sm.
Salix davalliana Sm.
Salix dicksoniana Sm.
Salix floribunda J.Forbes
Salix hegetschweilerii Heer
Salix hibernica Rech.f.
Salix laurinea Loisel.
Salix laxiflora Borrer
Salix macrorhyncha Andersson
Salix majalis Wahlenb.
Salix neotenuifolia Kimura
Salix nitens G.Anderson ex Sm.
Salix patens J.Forbes
Salix phillyreifolia Borrer
Salix propinqua Borrer
Salix radicans Sm.
Salix schraderiana Willd.
Salix semicordata Dulac
Salix tenuifolia Sm.
Salix tenuior Borrer
Salix weigeliana Willd.
Usionis dicksoniana (Sm.) Raf.
Vimen bicolor (Ehrh. ex Willd.) Raf.
Vimen phylicifolia (L.) Raf.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderMalpighiales
  • familySalicaceae
  • genusSalix
  • speciesSalix phylicifolia
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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