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Salix caprea, or Goat Willow, is a rounded, deciduous broad-leafed tree native to the UK. Mature trees can grow to heights of 12 metres and they can live for 300 years. It has large grey bearded catkins which appear before the leaves in early spring.

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Description 
Goat willow is also known as Pussy Willow. It is a rounded tree with oval leaves and brown-grey bark. Commonly found growing in woodland, hedgerows and scrub land, it has the ability to grow in chalky dry soil, unlike other willow varieties.

 

Planting Position 
Suitable for most locations and soil types, although best grown in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Can handle exposed areas and is very hardy.

 

Size 
Growth Rate: Fast 
Final Height: 10-12m 
Final Spread: 6-8m

 

Foliage & Flowers 
Unlike other Willows, Goat Willow has broad and rounded leaves, with silvery undersides. The male catkins are grey and covered in fine hair. Female catkins are green, they develop into woolly seeds.

 

Plant Interest 
Goat willow is very attractive to wildlife, with the leaves providing food for many species of caterpillar and the catkins providing an early source of pollen and nectar for bees and other insects, therefore attracting various species of bird to forage on them.

 

Landscape Use 
Goat willow works well as part of a mixed native hedge. It can also be used as a screening plant.

 

Uses
The timber for Goat Willow is soft and yellow, it was traditionally used to make clothes pegs, these days it is used as fuel. It can also be used as cattle fodder.

Salix caprea (25 Pack) | Goat Willow

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