Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Wet Wet Mesic Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 7b |
Plant Height: | 10 to 15 feet |
Plant Spread: | 10 to 15 feet |
Leaves: | Deciduous Other: Leaves are approximately 2 inches long, bright green above with a silvery reverse. |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Other: Small silvery-gray catkins with yellow anthers. |
Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring |
Suitable Locations: | Bog gardening |
Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Provides winter interest Erosion control Cut Flower |
Dynamic Accumulator: | Mg (Magnesium) |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Other: Grafting |