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Creeping Willow

  • Scientific Name: Salix repens
  • Garden: Xeriscaping Garden
  • Plant Type: Ground Cover
  • Evergreen/Deciduous: Deciduous
  • Sun/Shade Exposure: Full Sun or Part Shade
  • Moisture Requirements: Moist, Well-Drained

Plant Information

This interesting perennial groundcover can grow to 2’ in height and up to 10’ in width at full maturity. Leaves are thick and glossy green, with heart-shaped bases and pointed leaf tips. In the fall the leaves take on a bright golden yellow coloration. Young leaves are covered by silky white hairs. Winter interest is there as well as the olive brown branches are highlighted. Adaptation: Full sun to partial shade, and a well-drained soil will encourage this plant to spread out rapidly. Work in a good helping of yard debris compost before planting this cultivar or willow. Pests: None reported.

Data Source

www.pnwplants.wsu.edu

Photo Credit

SARE Full CM (©2020 Cheri Moland), SARE Leaf CM (©2020 Cheri Moland)