{"product_id":"salix-hookeriana","title":"Salix hookeriana","description":"\u003cp\u003eA coastal native large shrub or small tree with an upright, rounded habit; attractive catkins in spring, then shimmering silvery, sea-green foliage for the rest of the season; ideal for planting in coastal areas, and useful to stabilize slopes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDune Willow is a dense multi-stemmed deciduous tree with a more or less rounded form. Its average texture blends into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a high maintenance tree that will require regular care and upkeep, and should only be pruned after flowering to avoid removing any of the current season's flowers. It is a good choice for attracting birds to your yard. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDune Willow is clothed in stunning white catkins along the branches from late winter to early spring before the leaves. The flowers are excellent for cutting. It has attractive bluish-green  foliage with hints of silver. The fuzzy narrow leaves are highly ornamental but do not develop any appreciable fall colour. The furrowed brown bark and khaki (brownish-green) branches add an interesting dimension to the landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDune Willow will grow to be about 25 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 20 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 1 foot from the ground, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 60 years or more.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Green Thumb Garden Centre","offers":[{"title":"#2 \/ BIN 6","offer_id":51706348765474,"sku":"72091","price":25.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0850\/5294\/8770\/files\/J182-15.jpg?v=1780416421","url":"https:\/\/greenthumbgardencentre.com\/products\/salix-hookeriana","provider":"Green Thumb Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}