Salix simulatrix - Dwarf willow
Salix simulatrix - Dwarf willow
Salix simulatrix - Dwarf willow
Salix x simulatrix
Dwarf willow
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Description
Salix x simulatrix is a compact and slow-growing Willow, which forms a low and spreading cushion. Its medium to dark green foliage is composed of very small leaves with a slightly glossy surface. In spring, catkins appear before or at the same time as the foliage, bringing a touch of silver and then gold. This easy to grow species thrives in a wide variety of soils, as long as they retain moisture, and enjoys full sun, tolerating partial shade. It is an ideal hardy plant for creating a natural scene in a rockery.
This dwarf Willow belongs to the Salicaceae family, which is rich in about 55 genera, but few are known to gardeners, except for Willows and Poplars, as well as Azara in areas with mild winters, and Idesia appreciated by enthusiasts for its beautiful leaves. Willows are much more widespread with around 360 species mainly in the northern hemisphere and offer a diversity of forms, ranging from tall trees, some with weeping habit, to dwarf shrubs.
Salix x simulatrix belongs to this category of miniature shrubs. It is native to northern Europe, with a wide geographical range. Slow-growing, only growing 10 to 15 cm per year, it spreads along the ground to form a cushion 30 to a maximum of 50 cm in height, and 80 to 100 cm in spread. The main branches are dark brown and, produce a profusion of reddish-brown lateral branches, forming a dense and somewhat tangled network. The short branches are often curved and tend to stand upright at their tips. In spring, they are covered with small, more or less ovate leaves, measuring only 1.5 to 2 cm in length, carried on short petioles. Their upper surface is green, relatively dark and slightly shiny, while the lower, hairy surface is greyish or silvery.
Flowering takes place between March and May, sometimes starting before the appearance of the leaves, sometimes at the same time depending on the climate. Male and female subjects are separate individuals, as with all Willows. In this species, the catkins are oval to elongated and the same size as the leaves. They are very dense, a silvery colour at first, then turning a decorative golden yellow. At the end of the season, the deciduous foliage can turn yellow before falling to the ground, revealing the dense branching of the shrub.
This hardy, dwarf Willow will delight rockery enthusiasts, especially since its tolerance to limestone allows for a wider planting range than, for example, Salix repens. Its natural silhouette is particularly appreciated in a rockery where a natural rather than horticultural aspect is sought, and its miniature foliage is an undeniable asset. It can be associated with other rockery plants, especially small perennials to match its compact proportions. Mossy Saxifrage (Saxifraga arendsii Adebar) is one of them, forming a small green cushion resembling moss and which, in spring, is covered with tiny white flowers. Helianthemum nummularium is also a small ground cover well suited to rockeries, and it offers pretty single, bright yellow flowers throughout the summer. In the driest part of your rockery, plant the Carthusian Pink (Dianthus carthusianorum), whose fine green foliage is adorned with pretty small dark pink flowers in summer.
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Botanical data
Salix
x simulatrix
Salicaceae
Dwarf willow
Northern Europe
Planting and care
Plant this Creeping Willow preferably in autumn, in a very sunny or partially shaded position in a warm climate. It prefers loamy-sandy soils, but adapts to most soils, from moist to not too dry, even tolerating limestone. Soak the root ball in a bucket of water before planting to thoroughly saturate it. Dig a hole 40 cm on each side and in depth, and mix the existing soil with planting compost and coarse sand. In a rockery, place it near stone blocks to create an ornamental scene. The rocky surface will be partially hidden by the foliage in season, and will highlight the slightly twisted branching in winter.
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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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