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A dwarf salix
« on: May 16, 2011, 04:58:26 PM »
Could anyone kindly identify this dwarf salix from these poor images?  A herbaceous species that has filled a twelve inch pan, is flowering now and is less than three inches tall - many thanks in anticipation.
Cliff Booker
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Re: A dwarf salix
« Reply #1 on: May 16, 2011, 05:10:05 PM »
Hi Cliff....
Salix polaris might be a possibility.
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Re: A dwarf salix
« Reply #2 on: May 16, 2011, 11:13:07 PM »
Salix splendens forma delicioso. 8)
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Re: A dwarf salix
« Reply #3 on: May 18, 2011, 08:09:23 AM »
My first thought was S. uva-ursi, this usually has shiny leaves but hard to tell as the leaves on your plant are wet.



« Last Edit: May 18, 2011, 08:11:47 AM by Darren »
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Re: A dwarf salix
« Reply #4 on: May 18, 2011, 09:17:34 AM »
My first thought was S. uva-ursi, this usually has shiny leaves but hard to tell as the leaves on your plant are wet.

Very similar Darren, but with softer (downy) slightly less congested leaves.  If it ever stops raining then I will try to get some more images.
Many thanks to Alan and Darren for your very welcome suggestions.
Cliff Booker
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Re: A dwarf salix
« Reply #5 on: May 18, 2011, 12:51:01 PM »
Nice plant Cliff - can I scrounge a cutting some day? :)
Darren Sleep. Nr Lancaster UK.

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Re: A dwarf salix
« Reply #6 on: May 19, 2011, 09:47:24 AM »
Nice plant Cliff - can I scrounge a cutting some day? :)

Will you be at Southport Show, Darren?  You could always bring your pruning scissors?   :D
« Last Edit: May 19, 2011, 09:48:57 AM by ranunculus »
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Re: A dwarf salix
« Reply #7 on: May 19, 2011, 10:37:48 AM »
Nope - nice thought though!  :)
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