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Posted 10/31/2022 in Tree

Salix caprea 'Kilmarnock'

A small, umbrella-shaped tree, Salix caprea 'Kilmarnock' features furry yellow catkins that fade to gray. Buds proceed the elliptic green leaves that turn yellow-green in the fall.

Post Details

Latin Name
Salix caprea 'Kilmarnock'
Common Name
Kilmarnock Willow
Planting Zone
Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8
Bloom Season
Spring
Height
6-8 ft
Spread
4-6 ft
Suggested Uses
Specimen
Potential Pests
Blights, powdery mildew, leaf spot, canker, aphids, scale, borer, and cankers

Plant Story

A small, umbrella-shaped tree, Salix caprea 'Kilmarnock' features furry yellow catkins that fade to gray. Buds proceed the elliptic green leaves that turn yellow-green in the fall.

Special Care Instructions

INVASIVE. Prune in late winter or early spring. Thrives in moist soil. Prefers full sun. Dioecious.

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