Salix silesiaca, the Silesian willow, is a species of flowering plant in the family Salicaceae. It is native to the Sudeten and Carpathian Mountains, and the mountains of the Balkan Peninsula. A shrub reaching 6 ft (2 m), it is considered to be a member of the informal sallow group.
Goat willow has strong resistance to disease and is typically not susceptible to illnesses. Regarding care, this plant is fairly low maintenance. When grown outdoors it needs little watering, and larger specimens usually do not require pruning. Smaller plants, however, should be pruned after they have finished blooming. Goat willowt is appropriate for anyone with an outdoor area, such as a garden or deck, and does not demand extensive gardening experience.
How to keep Salix Silesiaca.
Light
Goat willow grows best in areas that receive abundant sunlight throughout the day, preferring consistent sun exposure for optimal development. Like in its native habitat, it can tolerate moderate shade but performs best with plenty of sun. Too little or too much light can damage it, leading to problems such as chlorosis or scorched leaves.
Temperature
Goat willow comes from areas with moderate climates, ideally between 41 and 89.6°F (5 to 32°C). For best growth, try to reproduce these conditions. Keep a close eye on seasonal temperature changes and make any necessary adjustments to maintain its health.
Fertilizer
The timing of fertilizing Goat willow is important. Apply fertilizer in early spring and continue once a month through early summer. Fertilizer encourages attractive blooms and supplies energy during both dormant and active growth periods.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Shrub
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Salix
- Family
- Salicaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 4-8
- Mature Height
- 7.92 m to 13.11 m
- Mature Spread
- 7.92 m
- Leaf Color
- Green
- Leaf Type
- Deciduous
- Flower Color
- Yellow
- Flower Size
- 0.76 cm to 1.52 cm
- Bloom Time
- Early spring, Mid spring
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer
- Harvest Time
- Late spring, Early summer, Mid summer
- Native Area
- Turkey, Sweden, Austria, Slovakia, Montenegro, Slovenia, Croatia, Belarus, Uzbekistan, Russia, Germany, Estonia, Koppen, South Korea, Latvia, Romania, Belgium, Netherlands, France, Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Armenia, Poland, Greece, Ukraine, Serbia, China, Lithuania, Norway, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Denmark, Japan, Mongolia, Finland, Albania, Ireland, United Kingdom, Hungary, Azerbaijan
Other names.
