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Salix Cottetii (Willow Tree)
Hi everyone.
I have just got two of the above trees and am finding it hard to find information on them. I have a large garden and wish to plant these near my hedge at the bottom of the garden. The house and drainage system is about 35 or so foot away, so think that will be ok? Does anyone know anything about these trees? Any help would be appreciated. Only know that they were started in Germany (as that is where I got them) and they prefer wetish soil. Doh can you tell I am the new gardener haha, you will be hearing from me often!! Thanks in advance |
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Salix Cottetii (Willow Tree)
"Jacqui" wrote in message ... Hi everyone. I have just got two of the above trees and am finding it hard to find information on them. I have a large garden and wish to plant these near my hedge at the bottom of the garden. The house and drainage system is about 35 or so foot away, so think that will be ok? Does anyone know anything about these trees? Any help would be appreciated. Only know that they were started in Germany (as that is where I got them) and they prefer wetish soil. Doh can you tell I am the new gardener haha, you will be hearing from me often!! Thanks in advance It's understand it's a cross S. Retusa x S. Myrsinifolia and is described as a small prostrate shrub, probably suitable for the rock garden, relativly fast growing producing attractive fresh green foliage and effective ground cover. (From Willows The genus Salix, by Christopher Newsholme) Good Luck Donwill |
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Salix Cottetii (Willow Tree)
In message , Donwill
writes It's understand it's a cross S. Retusa x S. Myrsinifolia and is described as a small prostrate shrub, probably suitable for the rock garden, relativly fast growing producing attractive fresh green foliage and effective ground cover. (From Willows The genus Salix, by Christopher Newsholme) According to the web there's (at least) two plants going by the name S. x cottetii; the prostrate shrub you mention, and a large shrub growing to 8-10 feet. I'd believe that the name correctly refers to the former, but when the OP describes the plant as a tree one wonders if that is indeed what she has. -- Stewart Robert Hinsley |
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Salix Cottetii (Willow Tree)
"Stewart Robert Hinsley" wrote in message ... In message , Donwill writes It's understand it's a cross S. Retusa x S. Myrsinifolia and is described as a small prostrate shrub, probably suitable for the rock garden, relativly fast growing producing attractive fresh green foliage and effective ground cover. (From Willows The genus Salix, by Christopher Newsholme) According to the web there's (at least) two plants going by the name S. x cottetii; the prostrate shrub you mention, and a large shrub growing to 8-10 feet. I'd believe that the name correctly refers to the former, but when the OP describes the plant as a tree one wonders if that is indeed what she has. -- Stewart Robert Hinsley Well I don't know, I'm not an expert, I've now had a look in my "Bean"(eighth edition) and it says it's a cross between S. Retusa and S. Nigricans and is described as a procumbent shrub. There may well be another large tree having the same name, however, it should be fairly easy the OP to decide which one it has. :-) Donwill |
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