Thompson & Morgan Weeping Willow - Salix Caprea Kilmarnock - 5 Litre Potted Plant x 1

Yellow / grey catkins appearing on naked weeping branches, are a sure sign that spring has arrived in your garden when this Thompson & Morgan Salix caprea Kilmarnock Willow is in your collection. Thompson & Morgan Salix caprea ‘Kilmarnock’ is a deciduous small tree that is ideal as an architectural specimen wherever you plant it, the weeping form is densely covered in foliage all during the summer and into the autumn and can be lightly trimmed to keep it to shape or size should you so wish. Sometimes, also clipped back to be grown as a standard too, this hardy plant is definitely worth a look for adding shape and interest to your outside space. Grow salix in a sunny or partially shaded position, in any well-drained soil. To achieve the most colourful foliage, trim back all side branches by a third during July. You can trim Salix Hakuro-Nishiki plants through the year to keep them tidy, with fresh, variegated growth. Simply prune back branch tips by about 15cm (6”). Ideal For: Patio, Specimen Plant Hardiness: Hardy Position In: Full Sun Height: Up to 250cm (98.4in) Spread: Up to 250cm (98.4in) Ease of Growing: Easy for All Ease of Aftercare: Easy for All Features: The Salix Kilmarnick plant produces intriguing yellow & grey catkins on naked, weeping branches This small, deciduous willow tree makes for an ideal architectural specimen in the garden A hardy and deciduous perennial, Kilmarnock willow tree is the perfect plant to introduce structure and intrigue into the garden Specifications: Model Number: 68517