Salix caesia
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Salix caesia

Blue willow · Blue-leaved Willow · Whortleberry willow

Tier 2 Difficulty: easy Water: low Light: full_sun
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Soil pH
6–8
Hardiness
Zone 2–7
Click count
13
Observations
39

Description

Source: leafsnap

Salix caesia is a small shrub in the genus Salix, the willows. It is widespread, mainly in Asia.

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Blue willow is native to open habitats, such as sunny meadows and forest margins, where abundant light is available. It performs best in full sun but can also endure partial sun, adapting well to different light conditions.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 0–32.2°C

Blue willow shows strong adaptability to a range of climate conditions, from scorching summers to chilly winters. However, it does have an optimal temperature range for growth. If temperatures become excessively high, the plant is susceptible to heat and humidity stress, which can cause its death. In areas where temperatures near the lower limit of its cold tolerance, it is important to use insulation measures to protect the plant.

Ideal temperature: 0–32.2°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-8
Soil pH: 6-8
🌱 Fertilizer

Fertilize your Blue willow in early spring to encourage healthy growth. Regular feeding boosts its overall health, producing vigorous growth, greater tolerance to harsh conditions, and improved resistance to diseases and pests. Maintain a specific fertilization schedule for your Blue willow to keep the foliage vibrant, richly colored, and lush in appearance.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Shrub
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Salix
Family
Salicaceae
Hardiness Zone
2-7
Mature Height
30 cm to 91 cm
Mature Spread
0.49 m to 1.52 m
Leaf Color
Gray, Sky Blue
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Size
1.02 cm to 3.05 cm
Bloom Time
Early spring, Mid spring
Planting Time
Spring, Summer
Harvest Time
Late spring, Early summer

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Common Names (3)

en Blue willow
en Blue-leaved Willow
en Whortleberry willow