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    Salix 'Rubykins'

    Also Known As

    • Salix koriyanagi 'Rubykins'
    • Rubykins Willow

    Plant type

    shrub, aquatic

    size

    • H: 4'-6'
    • W: 4'-6'

    planting zones

    • 5a-7b

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    Salix 'Rubykins' plant details

    Salix 'Rubykins' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous aquatic shrub with blue and green foliage. In spring cream and red flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Salix 'Rubykins'

    Plant type: aquatic shrub
    Plant family: salicaceae
    Foliage: deciduous blue and green
    Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: cream and red blooms in spring
    Uses: container plant, hedge

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Salix 'Rubykins'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 7b
    Sun exposure: sun - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Selected by Dr. Dirr, this vigorous willow is attractive even when its red catkins aren?t in evidence because of its narrow leaves which have a white reverse and midrib. S/M-W

    By: Forestfarm

    Red catkins in the spring make this willow unique. Narrow green leaves, white underneath.

    By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

    Gardening facts about Salix 'Rubykins' plant

    How to Grow Salix 'Rubykins'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • cream
      • red

    • Wildlife

      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Zones

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