Willow ‘Mount Aso’ 40/60cm (2L)
Salix gracilistyla
£15.99
Willow ‘Mount Aso’ Salix gracilistyla ‘Mount Aso’ is a striking deciduous shrub known for its vibrant pink catkins in late winter. This compact willow grows to 1.5-2.5 meters, featuring silvery-green leaves. It’s ideal for small gardens, containers, and wildlife-friendly planting schemes.
- ✓ Stunning bright pink catkins appear in late winter to early spring
- ✓ Compact growth habit, ideal for small gardens and containers
- ✓ Silvery-green foliage provides interest after flowering
- ✓ Excellent early nectar source for pollinators
- ✓ Quality UK grown stock from Yarrow Gardens
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Willow ‘Mount Aso’, botanically known as Salix gracilistyla ‘Mount Aso’, is a stunning deciduous shrub that brings a splash of vibrant colour to UK gardens. This cultivar is particularly prized for its eye-catching catkins, which emerge in late winter to early spring before the leaves appear.
The catkins are large, fluffy, and a striking bright pink colour, creating a spectacular display against the bare branches. As spring progresses, the shrub develops attractive, narrow, lance-shaped leaves with a silvery-green hue. ‘Mount Aso’ typically grows to a height and spread of 1.5-2.5 meters, making it suitable for smaller gardens or as part of mixed borders in larger landscapes. Its compact size also makes it an excellent choice for container planting.
This willow variety is named after Mount Aso, an active volcano in Japan, reflecting its fiery pink catkins. The plant not only provides visual interest but also serves as an important early source of nectar for pollinators, making it a valuable addition to wildlife-friendly gardens. With its combination of winter interest, spring colour, and ecological benefits, Willow ‘Mount Aso’ is a versatile and attractive shrub for UK gardeners.
Willow ‘Mount Aso’ is relatively easy to care for, making it suitable for both novice and experienced gardeners. It prefers a position in full sun or partial shade and thrives in moist, well-drained soil. This willow is particularly tolerant of wet conditions, making it ideal for damp areas of the garden. Regular watering is essential, especially during dry spells, to maintain the health and vigour of the plant. Pruning should be done in late spring or early summer after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushiness. ‘Mount Aso’ responds well to hard pruning if needed to rejuvenate the plant. Apply a balanced fertilizer in spring to promote healthy growth. While generally hardy, protect young plants from strong winds. Keep an eye out for common willow pests such as aphids or willow beetle, although ‘Mount Aso’ is generally resistant to most issues. With proper care, this willow will provide years of stunning displays in your garden.
🇬🇧 UK Grown at our nursery in Euxton, West Lancashire
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metres
Time to ultimate height
5–10 years
Ultimate spread
2.5–4 metres
Supplied about 40/60cm tall in a 2L pot.
Season of Interest
Spring, Autumn, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Pot Size
2 litre
Foliage
Deciduous
Foliage Colour
Golden/Yellow
Hardiness
-15°C to -10°C (H5)
When MatureSafety
Pollen Allergies, Pet Safe
Watering
Moderate
Preferred Soil Type
Any well drained soil
Preferred Soil pH
Any Soil Type
Great for wildlife
Rare / Hard to Find Trees
Delivery
Yarrow Gardens aim to have your order with you in fastest time possible and safest method of transport. Dependent on the parcel size and geographical destination in mind with will select the most suitable courier.
You are welcome to collect any times from our nursery in Euxton, Lancashire. Please contact us to arrange a suitable date and time.
With regret, we can no longer send items out to Northern Ireland. All live plants need a phytosanitary checks and DAERA must be notified. This process is simply too expensive at the moment.
Returns
In the rare instance that your item has been damaged during delivery or incorrectly shipped by us, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss the return and replacement of your item.
Once you have contacted us and we have confirmation that your parcel is on its way back to us we will be happy to issue a refund for the return postage.
| Delivery Class | Delivery Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Mail Letter - Royal Mail Tracked | £3.25 (Flat) | |
| Royal Mail Letter - Royal Mail Second Class | £0.95 (Flat) | |
| Royal Mail Large Letter - Royal Mail Tracked | £3.25 (Flat) | |
| Royal Mail Large Letter - Royal Mail Second Class | £2.10 (Flat) | |
| Standard Items - Standard Courier (Parcelforce) | £7.95 (Flat) | This item |
| Standard Items - Standard Courier (Evri) | £4.49 (Flat) | This item |
| Medium Items - Standard Courier (Parcelforce) | £7.95 (Flat) | |
| Large Items - Pallet Courier | £90.00 (Flat) | |
| Large Items - Standard Courier (Parcelforce) | £28.95 (Flat) | |
| Large Items - Standard Courier (Parcel Force) | £24.95 (Flat) | |
| Pallet Courier - Pallet Courier | £90.00 (Flat) |
We are a small family business based in Euxton, West Lancashire. We specialise in the supply of trees, shrubs both bare root & cell grown. Much of our stock is grown directly on site from seed or cuttings. Other stock is all UK sourced where possible.
We adhere to industry leading biosecurity measures, this ensures that our nursery remains clean and disease free.
We are DEFRA registered and our nursery is regularly inspected to confirm compliance with all current plant and plant health regulations.
Our Plant Passport Registration Number is GB140010
You can view our Plant Healthy report here.
We are actively working towards the Grown in Britain certification along with the Plant Healthy certification.
Should you have any concern or question in respect of our plant health matters, please get in touch.
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