Salix fragilis f. vitellina 'Britzensis' - Redstem Willow, Coral Bark Willow may be a hybrid with S.alba
- deciduous shrub or tree with bright colorful winter stems - young winter stems are golden at the base, blending into very red at the tips - upright habit and straight stems - male catkins in early spring - lance-like leaves have silvery undersides - great for living sculptures or as an ornamental winter specimen - can be coppiced or pollarded for best winter color and/or cut stem production - good for sunny areas with regularly moist well-drained soils - stems are suitable for colorful winter bouquets or basket making - can reach 40-50 feet high; 10 feet in a season when coppiced - grows in zones 3-8
- ships bareroot, wrapped in a soil-less medium to keep the roots damp - ships in cool spring, fall, or winter seasons; not during summer
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Salix fragilis f. vitellina 'Britzensis' - Redstem Willow, Coral Bark Willow may be a hybrid with S.alba
- deciduous shrub or tree with bright colorful winter stems - young winter stems are golden at the base, blending into very red at the tips - upright habit and straight stems - male catkins in early spring - lance-like leaves have silvery undersides - great for living sculptures or as an ornamental winter specimen - can be coppiced or pollarded for best winter color and/or cut stem production - good for sunny areas with regularly moist well-drained soils - stems are suitable for colorful winter bouquets or basket making - can reach 40-50 feet high; 10 feet in a season when coppiced - grows in zones 3-8
- ships bareroot, wrapped in a soil-less medium to keep the roots damp - ships in cool spring, fall, or winter seasons; not during summer
