Salix 'Flame'
Common Name: "Flame willow"
Type: Deciduous shrub Family: Salicaeae Hardiness Zone: 3-6 Sunlight: Full sun Exposure: Exposed or sheltered Soil: Deep, average soil Moisture: Well-drained to poor drainage, moist Plant Height x Width: Fast to 20' x 15-20', unless pruned Leaf: Bright green leaf, shades of yellow in fall Flower: No catkins Maintenance: Coppice every 1 to 3 years and mulch to generate bright new twigs and to keep smaller Landscape use: Use as large focal point for winter interest, windbreaks, backdrops Pest and Disease: No major problems Native Range: Garden-origin Propagation: By cuttings |