Powderface Willow

Salix commutata

Plant Category: shrubs

Light Conditions:

Prefers full sun

Soil Conditions:

Well-Drained, Dry

Chinook Exposure:

Full exposure

Size:

Up to 3' T & 1.5' W

Bloom Period:

Late summer

Bloom Colour:

Small catkin

Growth Habit:

Fast

Spreads By:

Seed

Features:

Birds
Butterflies
Bees
Native Bees
Fragrant
Berries
Fall Color
Small Spaces

Large Spaces
Good in Containers
Long Bloom Time
Deer Resistant
Attractive Seed Heads
Edible Parts
Medicinal Properties
Posionous

This item will ship from:

Wright Nursery

Seed Price: $0.00
"Currently Unavailable"

Plug Price: $6.25

Please Note: Plug orders being shipped have a minimum order requirement of 8 plugs. As the Trees & Shrubs will be coming from Wright Nurseries in central Alberta and the Wildflowers, Grasses & Vines from Wild About Flowers by Okotoks, AB, both categories have a minimum order of 8 plugs for plug orders being shipped.

Description: Upright, parallel branching up to 1m tall, half as wide. Branches show a hairy grey texture through winter. Leaves are silver, narrow and contrast nicely against other plantings. Small catkins show up in late summer and persist. Works well as an eye-catching silver hedge.

Notes: Does not tolerate wet ground like most willows.

Important Information: The "Bloom Period" is an indicator of the time period within which the wildflowers will bloom and does not describe the time period that a single plant will bloom. The "Sizes" listed are intended to be a general guideline to consult during plant selection. Plant growth and bloom times will vary depending on geographical location & individual site conditions. Please contact us with any questions you may have.