Red Stemmed Willow 40/60cm Bare Root (Salix alba Chermesina)

Red Stemmed Willow - Salix alba Chermesina or Britzensis 

Red Stemmed willows are best known for its magical winter stem colour and are perfect for those wet and damp areas of the garden.  Red Willow is commonly planted for its brilliant red / orange stem colour on the first-year wood that is stunning in the winter months.  It has long narrow leaves with white undersides that give the tree a shimmering effect when caught in a breeze.  Willow trees are very adaptable and will grow in almost any condition.  They love the waterlogged, boggy sites, but will also thrive in windy, exposed locations such as the seaside.  Red Willow is easy to grow and can be used as screening, sound barrier hedge plants, coppicing, etc. 

Common Name: Red Willow, Scarlet Willow, Red Stem Willow

Genus: Salix    

Species:  alba

Variety:  chermesina ('Britzensis')

Type:  Bareroot

Size:  40/60 cm

Rate of Growth: Fast Growing, 40-60cm per year

Feature: Striking Red Stems

Planting Location:  Full sun, partial shade

Soil Type:  Tolerates most soil types, especially Wet, and coastal sites

pH:  neutral, alkaline, acid

Fertilise:   Rootgrow upon initial planting and thereafter

Planting Distance: 3  per metre single row for hedging 

Hardiness:  Hardy

Height: 25 metres

Spread: 5 metres

**Scot Plants Direct can only supply bareroot plants when they are dormant during the winter months from November to April annually.