Salix Kilmarnock 120+ cm

• Plant Type: Deciduous Tree
• Common Name: Kilmarnock Willow
• Botanical Name: Salix caprea ‘Kilmarnock’
• Growth Habit: Weeping
• Height: 120cm
• Spread: Typically spreads up to 1.5 meters (5 feet)
• Stem Height: 120cm (55 inches)
• Foliage: Green, Narrow Leaves
• Flower: Insignificant
• Hardiness: Fully Hardy
• Aspect: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Soil Type: Moist, Well-Draining
• Uses: Ornamental Tree, Accent Plant, Small Gardens, Patio Containers

Description:

Salix caprea ‘Kilmarnock’, commonly known as Kilmarnock Willow, is a charming deciduous tree prized for its weeping growth habit and attractive foliage. With a compact size and graceful form, it is often used as an ornamental tree in small gardens, urban landscapes, or as a feature in patio containers. The characteristic weeping branches create an elegant silhouette that adds visual interest to any setting.

Key Features:

• Weeping Growth Habit: The most distinctive feature of Salix ‘Kilmarnock’ is its weeping growth habit, with cascading branches that create a graceful, umbrella-like form. This unique structure makes it an eye-catching specimen in the garden, especially when planted as a focal point or in a prominent location.
• Compact Size: ‘Kilmarnock’ Willow is prized for its compact size, typically reaching a height and spread of up to 120cm due to its grafted head. This makes it suitable for smaller gardens, where space may be limited, or for planting in containers on patios or balconies.
• Green Foliage: The narrow, green leaves of Salix ‘Kilmarnock’ emerge in spring and provide a lush backdrop for the tree’s weeping branches. The foliage adds texture and color to the garden throughout the growing season, gradually turning yellow in autumn before dropping in winter.
• Insignificant Flowers: While Kilmarnock Willow may produce small, inconspicuous flowers in spring, they are generally considered insignificant compared to the tree’s ornamental value, which lies primarily in its weeping form and foliage.