Description

A very different kind of willow, this is a creeping, trailing shrub that spreads to fill in an area, features showy silvery catkins that mature to yellow along the bare stems in early spring; particularly effective trailing over walls or around rocks

Landscape Attributes

Creeping Willow is a multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with a ground-hugging habit of growth. It lends an extremely fine and delicate texture to the landscape composition which should be used to full effect.

Creeping Willow is recommended for the following landscape applications;

Planting & Growing

Creeping Willow will grow to be about 18 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 6 feet. It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn't necessarily require facer plants in front. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 30 years.

This shrub does best in full sun to partial shade. It is quite adaptable, prefering to grow in average to wet conditions, and will even tolerate some standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America.