| Botanical name | Salix caprea |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Deciduous Deciduous – Sheds Its Leaves Annually  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Frost Hardy Frost Hardy – Can Handle frost without damage.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  Pruning Required Pruning Required – Needs to be Pruned.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | This tree bears large, silky, silver catkins. |
| Common name(s) | Goat willow, Pussy willow |
| Origin | |
| Maintenance | This tree needs hard pruning to keep in shape. |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Uses | Branches with woolly catkins are excellent for winter arrangements. |
| Other languages | Mandjiewilger (A) |
Salix caprea (Goat willow, Pussy willow)
- Botanical name: Salix caprea
- Common name(s): Goat willow, Pussy willow
- Categories: Trees
Plant description:
A small, decorative tree bearing large, silky, silver catkins. Vigorous and a quick grower. Branches with woolly catkins are excellent for winter arrangements. Prune hard to keep in shape.
Family: –
Synonym: –
Botanical Pronunciation: SAY-liks KAP-ree-a
Salix caprea requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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This tree bears large, silky, silver catkins. 
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