Salix Caprea 'Pendula' (Kilmarnock Willow)

Species	:	Salix Caprea Pendula
Common Name(s)	:	Kilmarnock Willow,Willow
Tree Features	:	Yellow catkins
Genus	:	Salix
Seasons of Interest	:	Spring Interest
Shape	:	Weeping
Mature Size	:	Small (under 10m)
Soil Type	:	Moist Soil
Tree Type	:	Deciduous
Tree uses	:	Small Gardens,Urban Sites,Garden,Damp Sites,Restricted Spaces

A weeping form of the Pussy Willow

The weeping form of Pussy Willow that is top grafted onto a Salix caprea stem.

It was discovered by the side of the River Ayr in Scotland in the mid 1850s and was awarded the Award of Merit in 1977.

This small male weeping tree, which does best on moist soils, is perfect for gardens, producing the ultimate shape resembling an umbrella.

Its yellow shoots are followed in spring by attractive, grey catkins.

Mature height: 3-5m

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