Salix caprea

Europe to Asia.

Roundish.

The shoots of Salix caprea are reddish-brown.

The deciduous leaves of the Goat willow are medium green, ovate, hairy, alternate. They are about 8 - 10 cm in size. Goat willow turns bright yellow in autumn.

Grey-green bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

The yellow, silvery flowers appear from March to April. They are pleasantly fragrant.

Salix caprea is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.

Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

The Goat willow has good frost hardiness.

Salix caprea thrives on all acidic, humus-rich and sufficiently moist soils.

Solitary

The plant has a medium water requirement.

- A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.
- Watering less frequently, but thoroughly and thoroughly, encourages the plant roots to penetrate deeper into the soil. This helps the plant to survive periods of drought.
- Prune back vigorously after flowering.

This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).