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Salix alba var. vitellina 'Britzensis' (Coral bark willow)
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15m
Max height
Max height
12m
Max spread
Max spread
20-50 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Salix alba var. vitellina 'Britzensis'
Other names
Coral bark willow, Scarlet willow, Salix alba 'Chermesina' , Salix alba 'Britzensis', Salix alba subsp. vitellina 'Britzensis'
Genus
Salix Salix
Variety or Cultivar
'Britzensis' _ 'Britzensis' is a vigorous, deciduous tree with bright red young shoots and narrow, lanceolate, mid-green leaves. Insignificant yellow catkins appear with the young leaves in spring.
Salix alba var. vitellina 'Britzensis' is: Deciduous
Tree shape
Multi-stemmed palm or tree
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
Yellow, Insignificant or absent in Summer
Foliage
Green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Caterpillars , Sawflies Aphids , Caterpillars , Sawflies
Rust Rust
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 1 or pollard every 3-4 years.
Propagation methods
Hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Salix alba var. vitellina 'Britzensis' (Coral bark willow) will reach a height of 15m and a spread of 12m after 20-50 years.
Suggested uses
Coastal, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance, Wildlife, Foliage only
Cultivation
Plant in sun or partial shade.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Salix alba var. vitellina 'Britzensis'
Other names
Coral bark willow, Scarlet willow, Salix alba 'Chermesina' , Salix alba 'Britzensis', Salix alba subsp. vitellina 'Britzensis'
Genus
Salix Salix
Variety or Cultivar
'Britzensis' _ 'Britzensis' is a vigorous, deciduous tree with bright red young shoots and narrow, lanceolate, mid-green leaves. Insignificant yellow catkins appear with the young leaves in spring.
Foliage
Deciduous
Tree shape
Multi-stemmed palm or tree
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
Yellow, Insignificant or absent in Summer
Foliage
Green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Caterpillars , Sawflies
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 1 or pollard every 3-4 years.
Propagation methods
Hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Salix alba var. vitellina 'Britzensis' (Coral bark willow) will reach a height of 15m and a spread of 12m after 20-50 years.
Suggested uses
Coastal, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance, Wildlife, Foliage only
Cultivation
Plant in sun or partial shade.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3, Zone 2
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