Salix kurilensis - Willow
Salix kurilensis - Willow
Salix kurilensis - Willow
Salix kurilensis
Willow
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Description
Salix kurilensis (synonym Salix nakamurana subsp. kurilensis) is a rare botanical species commonly known as Kuril Islands Willow. It is a small creeping willow with a prostrate habit, characterised by large, almost round leaves and an early spring flowering in the form of upright catkins. Capable of withstanding the harshest winters, this bush is perfectly suited to a mountain climate. It is most often used to clothe an alpine rockery or a slope, but also as ground cover.
Salix kurilensis belongs to the family of salicaceae, like all willows. It is a botanical species that grows naturally in Kamchatka, the Kuril Islands, and Hokkaido in Japan. It is a very low small bush, reaching 20 cm in height and capable of spreading over 1 to 2 m². It develops thick branches, with short internodes, slightly upright, that creep along the ground. Its foliage is deciduous, developing in spring and falling in autumn. The large leaves are rounded, heart-shaped at the base, and 5 cm long and wide. Their surface is rigid, leathery, shiny, and very hairy when they appear, then slightly hairy. At bud burst period, the young leaves are slightly tinged with light pink. In autumn, they turn yellow before falling. This small willow blooms between the end of March and May, depending on the climate. The flowering takes the form of tiny flowers grouped in long upright catkins of a greenish-white colour, measuring approximately 5 cm long. The flowers feature stamens with white filaments and red anthers covered in yellow pollen. Depending on the climate, this flowering accompanies the appearance of the foliage or follows it. The Kuril Islands willow is capable of withstanding -30 °C.
Salix kurilensis is a small, quite versatile bush that fits well into both wild and contemporary gardens. This variety is also suitable for pot and container cultivation, for decorating balconies, patios, and terraces. In the garden, it stabilises slopes and rockeries. In this usage, it can be combined with alpine perennials such as Gentiana acaulis, the Alpine columbine, the mountain cornflower or even another small bush such as another creeping willow, called Salix repens.
There is such a diversity of forms, sizes, and cultivation requirements among willows that it is impossible not to find a specimen that will thrive in your garden. A willow always adds a bucolic and natural touch, sometimes very original depending on the varieties.
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Salix
kurilensis
Salicaceae
Willow
Salix nakamurana subsp. kurilensis
East Asia
Planting and care
Plant Salix kurilensis preferably in autumn, in a very sunny or partially shaded position in regions where summer is hot. This is a mountain plant that does not thrive in heatwaves. This variety enjoys soil that is rich in humus, damp to moist, but well-drained. Ideally, at planting, use a mixture composed of half organic matter or ericaceous soil and half garden soil mixed with coarse sand. Pruning is not essential.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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