Salix sachalinensis 'Golden Sunshine' (Golden Sunshine Willow)
Botanical Information
| Family | Salicaceae |
| Genus | Salix |
| Species | sachalinensis |
| Cultivar | 'Golden Sunshine' |
| Patent Number | PP19,370 |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous) |
| Origin | Discovered in January 2005 at Iyo-city, Japan, by Takuya Izumi. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 4 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 2 - 5a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -35 - (-29) |
| Temperature (°F) | -30 - (-20) |
| Height | 4.5 - 5.5 m |
| Spread | 1.5 - 1.8 m |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | April, May |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | A deciduous tree with bright gold foliage from spring to late autumn, with small white flowers that appear in spring. |
| Landscape | Excellent specimen tree. |
| Propagation | Propagate through cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Grow in full sun. 'Golden Sunshine' is particularly easy to care for and is also rather heat-resistant. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description | Leaves are bright gold. |
| Flower Description | Flowers are fairly small, white, and emerge in spring but of little ornamental value. |