Salix brachycarpa 'Blue Fox' (Blue Fox Willow)


Botanical Information

FamilySalicaceae
GenusSalix
Speciesbrachycarpa
Cultivar'Blue Fox'
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (deciduous)

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone3a
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone3
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-40 to -34
Temperature (°F)-40 to -30
Height50 - 80 cm
Spread100 cm
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodApril, May

Description and Growing Information

ID CharacteristicSilvery bluish-green foliage.
ShapeCompact, erect and upright.
LandscapeSmall informal gardens, hedges, borders, cottage edges, winter interest, erosion control or as a specimen.
CultivationTolerates partial shade, water throughout the growing season and fertilize in early spring. Requires little to no pruning.
Notable SpecimensOlds College, Olds, Alberta, Canada.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Bark/Stem DescriptionCompact, multi-stemming, slightly glaborous robust bark. New growth carry small thin hairs.
Leaf DescriptionSmall, narrow pinnate leaves that curl slightly upward-inward.
Flower DescriptionSmall insignificant flowers.
Colour DescriptionSilvery bluish-green foliage. Greyish-brown bark. New growth is a pale green with small, fine, short white hairs. Small insignificant white flowers.
Texture DescriptionMedium.

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