Salix Alba Var. Vitellina ‘Britzensis’

‘Britzensis’ is a deciduous tree that is highly valued for its beautiful, colourful stems and striking winter appearance. Typically cultivated as a compact, multi-stemmed shrub, this medium-sized tree boasts bright red to orange-red new stems that emit a stunning glow throughout the winter season, which seem to intensify as spring approaches. Along with its yellowish catkins that bloom in the spring, it bears narrow, lanceolate leaves with finely-toothed edges that usually turn yellow in the autumn before dropping to the ground, revealing the spectacular stems. This coral bark willow is ideal as a colourful and hardy, standalone ornamental barrier or as an excellent addition as part of a mixed native hedge.

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