Salix elaeagnos
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Salix elaeagnos

Elaeagnus Willow · Olive Willow · Bitter willow · Hoary willow · Rosemary willow

Tier 2 Difficulty: easy Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
5–32 °C
Soil pH
6–8
Hardiness
Zone 4–8
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Observations
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Description

Source: wikipedia (CC BY-SA)

Salix eleagnos the bitter willow, olive willow, hoary willow, rosemary willow, or elaeagnus willow, is a species of flowering plant in the family Salicaceae, native to central and southern Europe and south west Asia. Growing to 3 m (10 ft) tall by 5 m (16 ft) broad, it is an erect bushy deciduous shrub with narrow grey-green leaves up to 20 cm (8 in) long, which turn yellow in autumn (fall). The green catkins, 3–6 cm (1–2 in) long, appear with the leaves in spring, male catkins having yellow anthers.

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Elaeagnus willow thrives in environments with abundant light, like sunny meadows and the peripheries of forests. It flourishes under full sun, yet it also can bear partial sun, demonstrating its adaptation to diverse sunlight situations.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 5–32.2°C

The Elaeagnus willow shows impressive versatility in responding to different weather conditions, from hot summers to frosty winters. Nevertheless, there is a preferred temperature spectrum for its growth. If the temperatures rise excessively, the plant tends to suffer from heat and humidity-related stress, leading potentially to its death. In areas where the temperatures get close to its lowest cold-tolerance limit, steps need to be taken to insulate the plant to ensure its survival.

Ideal temperature: 5–32.2°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-8
Soil pH: 6-8
🌱 Fertilizer

Encouraging healthy development, nourish your Elaeagnus willow at the start of spring. Consistent fertilization boosts general well-being, leading to robust growth, tolerance to harsh environments, and heightened resistance to diseases and pests. Adhere to a distinct fertilization routine for your Elaeagnus willow to guarantee lively leaves with intense hue and a luxuriant look.

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

Characteristics

Plant Type
Tree
Life Cycle
Perennial
Hardiness Zone
4-8
Mature Height
3.05 m to 6.1 m
Mature Spread
2.13 m to 3.96 m
Leaf Color
Silver, Gray
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Size
2.03 cm to 3.05 cm
Bloom Time
Early spring, Mid spring
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
Late spring, Early summer

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Common Names (5)

en Elaeagnus Willow
en Olive Willow
en Bitter willow
en Hoary willow
en Rosemary willow