Salix repens var argentea
Common name: Argentea Creeping Willow
Description: small prostrate shrub; 30 cm
(12"); slender reddish branchlets; small ovate leaves, grey
on the upper surface and light grey on the underside
Conditions: full sun to part shade; acid
soil; exposed site with excellent drainage and moisture-retentive
soil that is low in nitrogen; salt tolerant
Coldest zone: 3 (find your
zone; further info on plant hardiness)
A good ground cover plant.
Salix repens is a very polymorphic willow, which means that
it is represented by many forms and variants. Some occur as
slender prostrate shrubs, while others are more upright. This
form stays low with arching branches. Best suited for the
rock garden or other exposed locations. It
will cascade down a rock wall.
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Comparison of willow
stems and leaves
Lists of various willow
uses
hardy field grown plants
