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'Kilmarnock' Dwarf Weeping Willow Tree | Salix Caprea

A gracefully weeping, compact willow

Grown by John

South Downs National Park

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'Kilmarnock' Dwarf Weeping Willow Tree | Salix Caprea Ornamental Trees
Kilmarnock Dwarf Weeping Willow Tree | Salix Caprea Ornamental Trees
'Kilmarnock' Dwarf Weeping Willow Tree | Salix Caprea Ornamental Trees
Kilmarnock Dwarf Weeping Willow Tree | Salix Caprea Ornamental Trees

£45

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The highlights

  • Dwarf willow tree perfect for small spaces
  • Abundance of fuzzy grey catkins
  • Weeping habit is stunning when covered in snow or frost
  • Ideal for attracting pollinators

Description

  • Also known as Pussy or Goat Willow with distinct willowing habit
  • The arching stems provide profusion of fuzzy grey catkins opening to a soft yellow and white flower in the spring
  • Green foliage will follow the appearance of the flowers
  • The weeping shape provides a beautiful view when covered in frost or snow.
  • Small tree growing up to 2m x 1.5m, ideal for small gardens
  • This tree is a fantastic home for pollinators, recognised by the RHS
  • It is a hardy tree, easy to maintain and suitable for all moist but well drained soils
  • Our potted trees are supplied in EcoPots™. Eco pots use 70% less plastic and are fully recyclable, unlike normal single use pots. They flex and so produce less root spiralling and travel better in the post.MORE
  • Our trees are usually between 18 and 36 months old at the time of dispatch.
  • Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching. This formative pruning can involve cutting the main leader, if the expert tree growers decide this will produce a better shaped tree. This can stop the tree becoming "leggy", and promote stronger, bushier growth.MORE
  • Please note that young trees often don't have a weeping shape, particularly when they arrive early in the year after being pruned - but hold tight and that unique form will develop over time

What To Expect

Supplied as:

4L Pot
This tree is supplied in a 4L Poly-Pot, which is approx D10 x H20cm. Eco Pots use 70% less plastic then traditional pots and can be recycled easily. A 9L pot allows ample space for good root development and can support a good size tree.
7.5L Pot
This tree is supplied in a 7.5L Poly-Pot, which is approx D15 x H30cm. Eco Pots use 70% less plastic then traditional pots and can be recycled easily. A 9L pot allows ample space for good root development and can support a good size tree.
18L Pot
This tree is supplied in a 18L Eco-Pot, which is approx D15 x H30cm. Eco Pots use 70% less plastic then traditional pots and can be recycled easily. A 9L pot allows ample space for good root development and can support a good size tree.
5L Pot

Height on arrival:

100-125cm inc. pot
120-150cm inc. pot
150-175cm inc. Pot
80-100cm inc. pot

Eventual height:

2m
2.5m
2.5m
2.5m

Eventual spread:

2.5m
2.5m
2.5m
2.5m

Time to first crop:

Flower colour:

Yellow
Furry yellow catkins
Yellow
Furry yellow catkins
Yellow
Furry yellow catkins
Yellow
Furry yellow catkins

Habit:

Weeping
Weeping
Weeping
Weeping

Hardiness:

Fully hardy
This tree is fully hardy, meaning it will survive under any condition including the occasional snowy winters in the UK
Fully hardy
This tree is fully hardy, meaning it will survive under any condition including the occasional snowy winters in the UK
Fully hardy
This tree is fully hardy, meaning it will survive under any condition including the occasional snowy winters in the UK
Fully hardy
This tree is fully hardy, meaning it will survive under any condition including the occasional snowy winters in the UK

Rootstock:

Spacing:

How To Grow

Average Pest/ Disease Resistance

May need protection from aphids,leaf beetles,sawflies and caterpillars. It could also be affected by willow anthracnose, a rust and a cancer.MORE

A little watering when new.

When newly planted, the trees would love a little watering at least once a month for the initial couple of months. Afterwards keep moist but well drained.

Full sun

This willow tree loves full sun exposure or a sheltered locaton allowing all the nutrients to create the blossom and foliage in your garden. When choosing a spot away from strong winds, it will allow all the resources to go towards growth and protection of its display.

Happy in most soils

Those trees will flourish in moderately fertile,moist and well drained soil especially next to ponds. If kept in a pot ensure to water it well.

Little or no pruning required

Willow trees create a well branched framework naturally, but responds well to hard pruning.

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South Downs National Park

Meet John

110 years' expertise free with every tree

John’s family have been growing trees in the South Downs National Park for over a century, and it shows. Dug up and sent straight to your garden at between 18-36 months old, their quality rootstocks, expert pruning and natural pest control mean that these traditionally field-grown trees are the hardiest you can get.

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