Salix hylematica (Creeping Alpine Willow) Fall Blooming Green blade-like fronds with contrasting

Green blade-like fronds with contrasting underside of the frond

pendulous sprays of blue-green leaves

Notes:  Introduced by Steve Hootman of the Rhododendron Species Botanic Garden

creeping rhizome

Notes:  In the wild it grows at moderately high altitudes of 600 - 3

Salix hylematica (Creeping Alpine Willow) Fall Blooming Green blade-like fronds with contrastingFamily: Salicaceae Zone: 5 8 Natural Range: Himalayas Soil: Average, moist humus rich Light: Sun, part sun Height: 6" Bloom Time: February to March Attracts: NA Pest Resistance: NA Attributes: Deciduous. Small glossy leaves. Wine red catkins. Notes: Late winter buds. Creeping stems making an ideal rock garden candidate. Pot size: 4" Band Pot