Description:
In late winter and early spring fuzzy pink catkins appear on the naked stems, a wonderful feature in the winter garden and lovely for cutting and arranging. The leaves are green with a silvery underside, making a shimmering background for summer flowers.
 
Tree shape:
Globe shaped
 
Special features:  
Pink Catkins in late winter.
 
Tree size* at 10 years:
5ft tall by 5ft wide  (Approx 1.5m x 1.5m) if left un pruned.  Should be pruned back to approximately 1 foot annually after catkins have been enjoyed to encourage new growth and more catkins the following year,
 
*Please note tree sizes are given as an average only.  Variables to growth include, water availabilty, nutrition and site.