Salix mucronata - Cape willow

Salix mucronata

Cape willow

An indigenous fodder tree suitable for waterlogged sites.

Description

An elegant, tall will tree that cannot withstand any dry conditions makes it an excellent choice for water gardens.  Its male and female flowers blossom on different plants, but only female plants produce edible fruit.

Suitable as a hedge or screening plant, this tree can also be used to provide shade in Summer while attracting insects and butterflies to your garden.

  • Tolerates temperatures as low as -10°c
  • Estimated height: 7-15m
  • Estimated width: 5-8m

Additional Information

Information
Details
Botanical Name
Salix mucronata
Common Name
Cape willow
Also Known As
Safsaf-wilger
SA Tree No​
Tree Type
Evergreen, Semi-Deciduous
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Features
Shade Tree, Screening, Fodder Tree
Flowering Season
Spring
Focal
No
Fragrant
No
Frost Tolerance
Hardy
Fruiting Season
Spring
Growth Rate
Medium >250mm
Minimal Leaf Shedding
No
Origin
Indigenous
Soil pH
Root System
Aggressive
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Suitable Garden Size
Medium, Large
Suitable Planting Area
Full Sun, Semi-Shade

Aloes & Trees

Size
Height
Trunk Thickness
20L
1.0m – 1.2m
5mm – 15mm
40L
1.3m – 1.8m
12mm – 20mm
50L
1.3m – 1.9m
15mm – 25mm
100L
1.8m – 2.5m
20mm – 30mm
250L
2.5m – 4.0m
30mm – 50mm
500L
4.0m – 7.0m
50mm – 120mm
1000L
6.0m – 10.0m
80mm – 120mm
E.O.G
5.0m – 12.0m
Variable

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