Yellow willows are often used as hedges and screens. They can be repeatedly cut down to encourage a bushy habit which shows off their flashy golden stems.
Latin Name
Salix alba var. vitellina
Family
Salicaceae
Also Known As
Golden Willow
Type of Plant
Trees
Shrubs
Bloom Season
April - May
Seasons
Winter
Specifications
Max Height: 70'
Max Spread: 50'
Uses
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun
Part Shade
Tolerances
Colors
Native Range
Europe, Northern Africa, and Central Asia
History
In December of 1787, Washington sent a bundle of cuttings of the golden willow to George Weedon.
Other Details
Grown by Washington
Planted at Mount Vernon
Hardiness Zones
Average annual extreme minimum temperature 1976-2005
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