{"product_id":"eared-willow-salix-aurita","title":"Eared Willow (salix aurita)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNative deciduous shrub (rarely small tree, 1–3m tall) with distinctive eared stipules at leaf bases and twisted branches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent for wildlife gardens: early catkins provide vital pollen\/nectar for bees and hoverflies; leaves support numerous moth and butterfly caterpillars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighly tolerant of wet, boggy, poor, or acidic soils; ideal for damp areas, pond edges, or naturalising wild spaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttractive silvery-grey young leaves and reddish stems in winter; compact habit suits small gardens or mixed native hedging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery hardy, low-maintenance, and spreads gently to form thickets for bird nesting\/cover.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest time: Bare-root November–March (dormant season); container-grown autumn or spring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation: Full sun to partial shade; moist to wet soil (thrives in boggy\/poor\/acidic conditions but tolerates drier sites); suitable for exposed or sheltered spots; space according to desired spread (can form clumps).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreparation: Dig hole twice root width; little soil improvement needed as it tolerates poor conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting: Set at original depth (check stem soil mark); firm in, water thoroughly, mulch base (keep clear of stem).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAftercare: Water well first year in dry spells; prune hard in late winter if shaping or coppicing desired; remove unwanted suckers to control spread; highly resilient with few pests\/diseases.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cumbria Tree Growers Ltd","offers":[{"title":"60-90cm","offer_id":58496784793944,"sku":null,"price":2.16,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/4879\/4968\/files\/IMG_9761.jpg?v=1789923450","url":"https:\/\/www.treegrowers.co.uk\/products\/eared-willow-salix-aurita","provider":"Cumbria Tree Growers Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}