Salix foetida
Images by part: leaf (5) · flower (5) · fruit (5) · bark (5) · habit (5) · other (5)

Salix foetida

Plum-leaved willow

Tier 2 Difficulty: easy Water: low Light: full_sun
0
Soil pH
6–7
Hardiness
Zone 2–7
Click count
8
Observations
100

Description

Source: wikipedia (CC BY-SA)

Salix foetida, the fishy willow, is a species of flowering plant in the family Salicaceae, native to the Alps, Pyrenees, and central Apennine Mountains of Europe. It is found only on continuously moist scree up to 2,600 m (8,500 ft) above sea level.

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Creeping willow comes from open habitats, such as sunny meadows and forest margins, that provide abundant light. It flourishes in Full Sun but can also endure Partial Sun, adapting well to different sunlight levels.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 0–32.2°C

Creeping willow shows strong adaptability to a range of climates, from hot summers to cold winters. Nevertheless, it has a specific temperature range in which it grows best. If temperatures become too high, the plant can suffer heat and humidity stress, which may cause it to die. In areas where temperatures approach the lower limit of its cold tolerance, it is important to use insulation to protect the plant.

Ideal temperature: 0–32.2°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-7
Soil pH: 6-7
🌱 Fertilizer

Fertilize your Creeping willow in early spring to encourage healthy growth. Regular fertilization boosts overall health, producing vigorous growth, greater resilience to harsh conditions, and improved resistance to pests and diseases. Keep a consistent fertilization schedule for your Creeping willow to ensure foliage that is vibrant, deeply 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
61 cm
Mature Spread
1.52 m
Leaf Color
Light Green, Gray
Leaf Type
Semi-evergreen
Flower Size
1.02 cm to 2.03 cm
Bloom Time
Early spring, Mid spring
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
Late spring, Early summer

Tags (8)

Common Names (1)

en Plum-leaved willow