Coral Bark Willow

Salix alba 'Flame' Salicaceae

Growth habit

Shrub

Perennation

Perennial

Location

Peterson Oak Grove

Source of plant

Spring Meadow Nursery

Description

Multistemmed shrub to 12 feet. In a side by side comparison, ‘Flame’ proved to have superior, darker red stems compared to ‘Britzensis’. Brilliant red stems in winter make this multi-stemmed shrub a good replacement for red twigged dogwood. This plant must be cut back every few years.

USDA Hardiness Zone

2

Special characteristics

winter interest