60-90cm Goat Willow Hedging | Salix caprea | Bare Root

Name: 60-90cm Goat Willow Hedging | Salix caprea | Bare Root
Brand: Winters Hill
SKU: shopify_GB_15178792305019_55626561028475
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A native deciduous hedge, part of Britain's landscape since Roman times.
In early spring, fluffy silver catkins appear on bare branches, followed by bright green, oval leaves.
The catkins are a vital early food source for bees, and the hedge is also popular with various butterfly and moth species.
This fully hardy plant grows at a moderate pace and can be easily maintained as a hedge between 1-4m.
Extremely versatile, Goat Willow thrives in all soil types and locations, including exposed, windy areas and wet or chalky soils.

Species: Willow
Native to: UK
Flowering Time: March, April
Flower Colour: Large grey catkins in spring
Position: Full sun
Habit: A bushy shrub with several shoots rather than a single stem.
Eventual Spread: Spreads 4-8m unless pruned
Hardiness: H6 - Fully hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15°C)
Growth Rate: Average, expect 20-40cm per year
Pest & Disease: Good resistance, but can be affected by aphids, caterpillars or rust.

Planting Time: Plant bare root hedging from October to March.
Spacing: For a dense hedge, plant in a double staggered row with 5-7 plants per metre.
Soil: Thrives in any soil, including wet, chalky, or exposed sites. If your soil is very heavy or sandy, mix in perlite or horticultural grit to improve drainage.
Watering: Water well when newly planted and during dry spells for the first year.
Feeding: Not required; this is a low-maintenance plant that gets nutrients from the soil.
Pruning: Prune during the dormant season in late winter or early spring. Remove any dead, diseased or damaged branches. To reduce the hedge's size, cut back to old wood to encourage healthy new growth.

Product Specifications

Height on Arrival: 60-90cm including roots
Eventual Height: Grows to 8m, but is easily maintained at 1-4m

Highlights

A native deciduous hedge, part of Britain's landscape since Roman times.
In early spring, fluffy silver catkins appear on bare branches, followed by bright green, oval leaves.
The catkins are a vital early food source for bees, and the hedge is also popular with various butterfly and moth species.
This fully hardy plant grows at a moderate pace and can be easily maintained as a hedge between 1-4m.
Extremely versatile, Goat Willow thrives in all soil types and locations, including exposed, windy areas and wet or chalky soils.

Variety Specifications

Species: Willow
Native to: UK
Flowering Time: March, April
Flower Colour: Large grey catkins in spring
Position: Full sun
Habit: A bushy shrub with several shoots rather than a single stem.
Eventual Spread: Spreads 4-8m unless pruned
Hardiness: H6 - Fully hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15°C)
Growth Rate: Average, expect 20-40cm per year
Pest & Disease: Good resistance, but can be affected by aphids, caterpillars or rust.

Planting & Care

Planting Time: Plant bare root hedging from October to March.
Spacing: For a dense hedge, plant in a double staggered row with 5-7 plants per metre.
Soil: Thrives in any soil, including wet, chalky, or exposed sites. If your soil is very heavy or sandy, mix in perlite or horticultural grit to improve drainage.
Watering: Water well when newly planted and during dry spells for the first year.
Feeding: Not required; this is a low-maintenance plant that gets nutrients from the soil.
Pruning: Prune during the dormant season in late winter or early spring. Remove any dead, diseased or damaged branches. To reduce the hedge's size, cut back to old wood to encourage healthy new growth.

Product Specifications