Eared Willow
Salix aurita
Shrub2.5×2 mzone 5–8full sun
Profile
- Family
- Salicaceae
- Habit
- Shrub
- Height
- 2.5 m
- Spread
- 2 m
- Growth
- very fast
- Lifespan
- 20 years
- First yield
- after 3 years
- Hardiness
- zone 5–8
- Shade tolerance
- full sun
- Soil
- Sand, Silt, Loam, Clay
- Soil moisture
- dry – very wet
- pH
- 4.4 – 7.3
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Growing
Salix aurita prefers sunny locations with moist to wet, acidic soils. The plant grows well in deep, well-drained loamy soils and tolerates waterlogging. Propagation is done by cuttings in summer or winter. Regular pruning promotes bushy growth.
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