The conspicuous orange-red red shoots which look very effective in the winter are followed by long slender catkins. Max Height 8m. Max Spread 6m. Flowers March. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Salix x rubens ‘Basfordiana’ (m)
The conspicuous orange-red red shoots which look very effective in the winter are followed by long slender catkins.
Additional information
| Generic | Salix |
|---|---|
| Species | x rubens |
| Varietry | 'Basfordiana' (m) |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | yellow |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 8m |
| Family | Salicaceae |
| Spread | 6m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Bushy |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | March |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year, Provide support |
| Border | Specimen, Winter attributes |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | Remove crossing branches to help framework, Thin out overgrown plants |
| Pruning Time | Late winter |
| Pests and diseases | Aphids, Scale, Rusts, Honey fungus |
| Maintenance | Stake and tie, Feed |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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