Salix alba Chermesina
Scarlet Willow Tree
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Common Name: Scarlet Willow
Latin Name: Salix alba 'Chermesina'
Soil: Moist but well-drained soil
Position: Full sun
Flowering period/colour: Spring/ Yellow catkins
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Eventual height/spread: 17m/10m
Special features: Scarlet stems that give great winter interest.
The 'Chermerina', also known as the 'Britzensis', is a scarlet variety of the popular white willow. This tree features bright red young shoots that hold narrow lanceolate leaves that are mid-green in colour. Further interest is added in spring when the pretty yellow catkins appear. This tree is most valued for its winter appeal as the stems glow with shades of golden orange and red. Plant the Scarlet willow in a medium-large sized garden so that it has the space that it needs to grow and thrive.