Other common names
Calaf of Persica willow
Synonyms
Salix medemii
Salix muscina misapplied
Shrubs Trees
A bushy shrub or small tree with red-purple shoots and oblong, dark green leaves up to 15cm long. Fragrant, silvery, male and female catkins are borne on separate trees in late winter or early spring, before the leaves open. Male catkins are up to 4cm long with bright yellow anthers; female catkins up to 8cm long
Position
Full sun
Soil Types
Clay, Loam, Sand
Max Height
4-8 metres
Max Spread
4-8 metres