This is a selection of a native North American species. This small shrub's powdery, silver foliage adds texture and contrast when combined with other plants. It was found in frigid Newfoundland and Labrador, and can handle any cold the United States might toss. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. Iceberg Alley is a North American native cultivar discovered by the Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador Botanical Garden. Iceberg Alley is a special cultivar of a native plant. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. This shrub does best in full sun to partial shade. Poised to become a classic, this relatively small shrub goes with anything and goes just about anywhere, from small urban gardens to large foundation plantings. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 40 years or more. A First Editions variety, Salix Iceberg Alley is a native perennial shrub with multi-season interest, blooming late spring to early summer. It has a low canopy, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It is quite adaptable, prefering to grow in average to wet conditions, and will even tolerate some standing water. Iceberg Alley Sageleaf Willow will grow to be about 6 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 6 feet. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 40 years or more. Iceberg Alley® Sageleaf Willow will grow to be about 6 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 6 feet. Iceberg Alley® Sageleaf Willow is recommended for the following landscape applications It has no significant negative characteristics. This shrub will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and should only be pruned in summer after the leaves have fully developed, as it may 'bleed' sap if pruned in late winter or early spring. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage. Iceberg Alley® Sageleaf Willow is a dense multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with a more or less rounded form. The smooth bark and white branches are extremely showy and add significant winter interest. The fuzzy pointy leaves are highly ornamental but do not develop any appreciable fall colour. It has attractive grayish green foliage with white undersides and tinges of silver which emerges white in spring. Iceberg Alley® Sageleaf Willow features delicate silver catkins with red overtones and yellow anthers along the branches from late winter to early spring before the leaves. A compact, dense native shrub that presents powdery, silver foliage that adds texture and contrast when combined with other shrubs pretty silver catkins with red stamens in spring best in full sun tolerates moist soils and pruning
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