Scarlet Willow. A spreading tree with orange-scarlet branches in winter. Produces yellow or yellow-green catkins in spring, with the leaves. Max Height 25m. Max Spread 10m. Flowers March to May. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Salix alba ssp. vitellina ‘Britzensis’
A spreading tree with orange-scarlet branches in winter. Produces yellow or yellow-green catkins in spring, with the leaves.
Additional information
| Generic | Salix |
|---|---|
| Species | alba |
| Varietry | ssp. vitellina 'Britzensis' |
| Common Name | Scarlet Willow |
| Flower Colour | yellow, green |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 25m |
| Family | Salicaceae |
| Spread | 10m |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Rounded to broadly spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | March, May |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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