Salix udensis 'Golden Sunshine'
Family - Salicaceae
Category - Large shrub or small tree
Season of Interest - Spring, Summer
Hardiness - H7
Height - up to 5m
Width - up to 2m
Location - The Hot Garden
Description: A Deciduous, large Shrub or small tree with an upright, spreading habit. Bright golden-yellow, lance-shaped leaves retain their vibrant colour through the summer. Insignificant catkins are produced before or as the foliage emerges.
Synonym - S. sachalinensis 'Golden Sunshine'
Flower:
Greyish catkins with prominent yellow anthers are produced in March and April before (or as) the foliage emerges.
Flower colour: Grey
Flower shape: Catkins
Flowering time: March, April
Foliage:
Bright, golden yellow lanceolate leaves are held on shiny brown branches. The leaves retain their attractive golden colour through the summer. The leaves are Alternately arranged along the branches.
Foliage Senescence: Deciduous
Foliage Shape: Lanceolate
Propagation:
Cuttings, grafting.
Cultivation:
Best in full sun to partial shade in moisture retentive soil.