RHS Synonyms
Salix repens var. subopposita
Shrubs
A compact, low-growing, deciduous shrub, to 30cm tall, with slender, erect and spreading stems. The lanceolate to oblong bluish-green leaves emerge with silky hairs in spring and are closely-packed on the stems in very nearly opposite pairs. Yellowish catkins appear before the leaves in spring; the male flowers with red anthers
Position
Full sun, Partial shade
Soil Types
Clay, Loam, Sand
Max Height
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Spread
1.5-2.5 metres