Salix alba var. vitellina 'Yelverton' (Coral Bark Willow)
Botanical Information
| Family | Salicaceae |
| Genus | Salix |
| Species | alba |
| Variety | vitellina |
| Cultivar | 'Yelverton' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 6 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 5 - 6a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 - H6 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -23 - (-18) |
| Temperature (°F) | -10 - 0 |
| Height | 6 m |
| Spread | 4 m |
| Flowering Period | April, May |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | An upright willow with colourful stems that add winter interest. |
| Shape | Upright, branching habit. |
| Landscape | Wonderful as a specimen shrub or as an ornamental screen. |
| Propagation | Propagate through cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Grow in full sun in a moist, well-drained soil. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Stems are bright orange, becoming red and pink in winter with red shoots emerging in spring. |
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