Salix fragilis 'Bullata'

Europe to West Asia.

Crack willow 'Bullata' is a dense and roundish growing small tree with a closed crown. It usually reaches a height of 4 - 6 metres.

The shoots of Salix fragilis 'Bullata' are smooth, green-yellow in colour.

The deciduous leaves of the Crack willow 'Bullata' are dark green, lanceolate, glossy and alternate. They are about 10 - 12 cm tall.

Dark grey, longitudinally furrowed bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

The yellow-green flowers of Crack willow 'Bullata' appear in catkins from April to May.

Salix fragilis 'Bullata' is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms spreading, branching roots.

Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

The Crack willow 'Bullata' has good frost hardiness.

No special requirements.

Solitary, avenue, street tree

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.

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).