Description
Salix alba ‘Vitellina’
Zone: 3
Exposure: Full sun
Mature Size: 50′ high x 40′ wide
Tree Form: Rounded
Canopy: Dense
Growth Rate: Medium to Fast
Special Features: Bright green foliage and golden colored accent bark
Fall Color: Yellow
Description: Three trees in One! The multi-stem version of the Golden Willow is a great low branching tree for year-round interest. Lots of coverage for areas that need windbreaks or shade. They can tolerate some ground moisture and are very hardy once established.
Ornamental Features: Green foliage throughout the season. Leaves turn golden in the fall. The furrowed brown bark and golden branches bring significant winter interest.
Landscape Attributes: Dense deciduous tree with a more or less rounded form. Best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed.