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A few shrubs truly, noticeably benefit from being trimmed. In this article, we’ll talk about plants that you should get around to pruning in the springtime. You’ll be rewarded with a beautiful view for months afterward.
These six shrubs are perfect for tucking into your regular garden or adding into your cut flower space to make it a bit more robust.
Extra-large black catkins appear in late winter, giving this plant unique appeal for cut flower sales as well as in the landscape. Larger catkins than Salix gracilistyla ‘Melanostachys’. Formerly known as S. chaenomeloides, which was recently proven to be a naturally-occurring hybrid between Salix gracilistyla and S. caprea.
| Dimensions | 10 × 10 ft |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Salix x leucopothecia 'Lubbers Zwart' PP#27,403, CBR#6141 |
| Zone | 4, 5, 6, 7 |
| Flower Color | Black |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Height | 10-12' |
| Width/Spread | 10-12' |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Part Shade |
| Soil | Moist, Wet |
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Uses | Foundations, Specimen, Woodland gardens |
| Features | Clay soil, Cut flower, Deer resistant |
Thrives in moist, slightly acidic soils, but is, overall, adaptable. For optimal flower production, cut hard after bloom.
