Salix acutifolia 'Blue Streak'

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Salix acutifolia 'Blue Streak' is an ornamental willow grown primarily for its striking blue-grey stems, which provide strong colour and structure during the winter months. The slender branches form an upright, open shrub that becomes especially eye-catching once the leaves have fallen. In early spring, soft silver catkins appear along the stems, adding further seasonal interest before fresh green foliage emerges. Responding well to regular pruning, 'Blue Streak' is well suited to borders, damp areas, and cutting gardens, offering year-round appeal with minimal maintenance in UK conditions.

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Key Features

Plants by type
  • Shrubs
Flower Colour
  • Silver
  • Yellow
Eventual Height
  • 8-12m
Flowering Month
  • March
  • April
Planting Position
  • Full sun
Features
  • Deciduous
  • Spring flowering

How to care for Salix acutifolia 'Blue Streak'

Light:
Full sun to light shade; stem colour is strongest in a bright, open position.

Soil:
Moist, well-drained soil; tolerant of most soil types, including heavier soils, provided they do not dry out completely.

Water:
Water regularly during establishment; prefers consistently moist soil and benefits from watering during dry periods.

Pruning:
Prune hard in late winter or early spring; cut back to encourage fresh, strongly coloured new stems.

Hardiness:
Fully hardy in UK conditions.

Feeding:
Feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser; mulch annually to retain moisture and improve soil structure.

Notes

Deciduous ornamental willow

Upright, spreading shrub habit

Distinctive blue-grey winter stems

Narrow, willow-like green leaves

Soft silver catkins in early spring

Excellent for winter interest

Suitable for cutting and floral use

Ideal for borders and damp ground

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