Goat Willow
€9.95
Goat Willow (Salix caprea), also known as Pussy Willow, is offered here as a young, well-rooted tree, sold bare-root from November to March and as a potted plant the rest of the year. A native, rugged, broad-headed tree, it typically reaches around 10 m with a spreading crown of soft, rounded leaves. Its soft silvery catkins open in early spring, providing one of the season's first vital sources of pollen for bees and other pollinators. A tough, wildlife-rich native tree, well suited to Irish and UK hedgerows, woodland edges, and wild garden corners looking to boost early-season biodiversity.
Quantity
Expected to ship in November
Growing Instructions
Plant in full sun to partial shade in moist to damp, well-drained soil, though it tolerates heavier or poorer ground. Water well while establishing, then only during prolonged dry spells. Little feeding is required. Prune or coppice as needed to control size, since Goat Willow grows quickly and can spread by seed or suckering if left unchecked. Give it room to grow for the best wildlife value, and enjoy the catkins as an early-spring highlight.
