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Salix repens

Creeping Willow

This creeping willow grows in all directions and spreads by procumbent stems. The narrow, silky leaves appear after the silvery catkins. An interesting ground cover found growing naturally on coastal dunes.

  • »  Silvery catkins mature to yellow
  • »  Narrow, oval, silver-green leaves are whitish-green beneath
  • »  Spreads by creeping, procumbent stems
  • »  Bloom Time: April to May

1gal
$22.59
3gal
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  • Category:Shrubs
  • Hardiness Zone:2
  • Height:60-80 cm
  • Spread:80-100 cm
  • Bloom Color: Yellow
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Wet Soils
• Moist to Average
Growth Rate
• Medium
Critter
• Deer Resistant
Attributes
• Catkins
• Deciduous
• Juglan Tolerant
Flowering Time
• Spring
Habit
• Spreading
Foliage Color
• Silver
Landscape uses
• Bog or water garden
• Ground cover
• Naturalizing
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Salix repens

Creeping willow grows well in a medium to wet soil, in full sun to light shade. It will tolerate poorly drained, clay soils, however,  it thrives in a consistently moist location.