Salix 'Flame'

Also Known As

Salix alba 'Flame'
Flame Red Twig Willow
White Flame Red Twig Willow

Plant type

tree

size

H: 18'-20'
W: 10'

planting zones

3a-7b

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Salix 'Flame' plant details

Salix 'Flame' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salix 'Flame'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: salicaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 10 FT wide, 18 FT - 20 FT - tall
Uses: fall color, red stems, winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salix 'Flame'

USDA Zones: 3a - 7b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Named for its orange-red bark, the branches of this dense, oval-shaped shrub (to 20') curl upward and inward; fine new variety for landscape or windbreak. S/M

By: Forestfarm

In autumn, the thin willow leaves glow w/ long-lasting, vibrant yellow leaves against the fiery orange stems. The stems remain flame colored all winter. The oval crown is dense and compact. The tips of the branches curl upward & inward. An improved, dense, ornamental red-stemmed willow released by Bergeson Nursery, Fertile, Minnesota. Good windbreak.