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SALIX WILLOW Please click on logo to return to catalog Babylonica Weeping Willow Large Rounded Zone 6 'CRIPSA' The Rams Head Willow Here is a neat variety of Weeping Willow that has a curled leaf similar to a rams horn. a nice different selection. To see a larger photo (23k) click on the one above. Gracilistyla var. melanostachys Black Pussy Willow Intermediate Globose Zone 5 The Black Pussy Willow originated in Japan and has been disseminated since around 1950. It was introduced by J. Spek, Boskoop, Holland. It is a great feature in the landscape or also when used in flower arrangements. Integra Japanese Willow Intermediate Spreading Zone 6 'HAKURO NISHIKI' Here is a nice Japanese variegated willow that will make a rounded shrub about 6 by 6'. The leaves are green with a light refreshing creamy-white variegation on them. The stems are pink in summer turning red in winter and should be cut back in the very early spring. yezoalpina Dwarf Alpine Willow Dwarf Prostrate Zone 5 The dwarf alpine willow is a great selection for a groundcover willow. It is from Japan on the island of Hokkaido and grows in the higher elevations. It has attractive, long glossy green leaves and of course, catkins in spring. Most willows grow well in moist to even wet locations but the species that have hairy or tomentose leaves on both sides prefer drier locations. These dwarf alpine types thrive on drier sites and are best suited for rock gardens or patio gardens, which more closely resemble their natural sites. Please prune the dwarf Blue Spruce to return to the top. ©1997-2009 All rights reserved. All photos copyright by Jim Smith and may not be used in any manner without the authors written consent. 372 Seeley-Cohansey Rd Bridgeton, NJ 08302 856.451.2259   1-800-5-CONIFER   fax: 856.451.2442