Salix cantabrica
Care, watering, light and tips for Salix cantabrica on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Salicaceae
- Difficulty: Moderate care
- Watering: every 7 days
- Light: Partial shade
- Temperature: 10–30 °C
- Toxicity: Toxic to pets
About Salix cantabrica
Salix cantabrica, known as Cantabrian Willow, is a medium-sized deciduous shrub, endemic to northern Spain. It is characterized by its flexible branches and lanceolate leaves, which give it an elegant and natural appearance. It is ideal for riparian revegetation, wet gardens, or as a standalone specimen in cool climates with good water availability.
Native range
Cantabrian Mountains (Spain)
Care tips
It requires full sun to partial shade and consistently moist soils, preferably rich and well-drained. It tolerates occasional waterlogging well but not prolonged drought, so watering should be frequent, especially in summer. A common mistake is planting it in dry or calcareous soils, which will hinder its proper development. It is cold-hardy.