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Kilmarnock Willow

Scientific name: Salix caprea 'Pendula'
Taxonomy
Family:Salicaceae
Type:Deciduous tree
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:4 to 9
Sun:Full to partial sun
Moisture:Medium
Plant Characteristics
Height:8 ft
Width:6 ft
Bloom:Showy flowers
Bloom Time:March to April
Bloom Color:Yellow
Additional Characteristics
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Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description This small, umbrella-shaped tree adds interest in the spring when it explodes into yellow-white pussy willow blossoms blooms prior to leaves emerging.Also known as Weeping Pussy Willow.

  Morphology:
This a small garden tree that typically grows to 8’ in height and 6’ in width. It’s form is attributed to the fact that the cultivar (‘Kilmarnock’ has been grafted to a Salix discolor rootstock (grafted high at 6’). The scion (Pendula’) grows straight up before it begins to send out weeping limbs. Leaves are 2”-4” long and lance shaped. They are bright green above and paler below with toothed edges.

Bloom starts in March and can last up to a month. The flowers fade to silver-grey before they are finally shed.

  Adaptation:
This is an ideal cultivar for that wet spot in the yard. It can tolerate light shade but prefers full sun.

  Pests:
None reported.
For assistance, contact Dr. Charles Brun (brunc@wsu.edu), (360) 397-6060 5701
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