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Silver Creeping Willow
Salix repens argentea
Silver Creeping Willow
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Multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with a ground-hugging growth habit. Showy silvery catkins mature to yellow along the bare stems in early spring. Gold stems add winter interest. Provides a delicate texture to any landscape. Prune or sheer in late winter for best form and dense growth.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Does well at higher elevations.
- Low maintenance.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
- Adds winter interest.
- A good park-strip plant (Flip the Strip collection).
Quick answers
How big does Silver Creeping Willow get?
About 2' tall and 6' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Silver Creeping Willow need?
Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).
How much water does Silver Creeping Willow need?
Moderate water use.
Will Silver Creeping Willow grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 3, so it suits sites in zone 3 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Where can I buy Silver Creeping Willow in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Silver Creeping Willow wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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