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    Salix magnifica - male

    Also Known As

    • Magnificent Willow

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 12'
    • W: 6'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

    Salix magnifica - male plant details

    Salix magnifica - male is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring red and yellow flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Salix magnifica - male

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: salicaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 6 FT wide, 12 FT tall
    Flowers: red and yellow blooms in spring
    Uses: border plant, rare, showy

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Salix magnifica - male

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Forget what you know about willows. This deciduous Chinese species has purple twigs, huge glossy leaves and long red catkins with bright yellow pollen in spring. Stunning. Collectors plant. 12 ft tall or so by 6 ft wide. Full/part sun. Best if not too dry. Hardy to -20 °F. USDA zone 5. Salicaceae

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Salix magnifica - male plant

    How to Grow Salix magnifica - male

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red
      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • glossy

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