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Salix sachalinensis

'Golden Sunshine'


Golden Sunshine Willow




Origin:  Discovered in January 2005 at Iyo-city, Japan, by Takuya Izumi.
Family
Salicaceae
Genus
Salix
Species
sachalinensis
Cultivar
'Golden Sunshine'
Category
Woody
Type
Tree (deciduous)
Patent Number
PP19,370
USDA Hardiness Zone
4
Canadian Hardiness Zone
2 - 5a
RHS Hardiness Zone
H7
Temperature (°C)
-35 - (-29)
Temperature (°F)
-30 - (-20)
Height
4.5 - 5.5 m
Spread
1.5 - 1.8 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
AprilMay
General Description
A deciduous tree with bright gold foliage from spring to late autumn, with small white flowers that appear in spring.
Landscape
Excellent specimen tree.
Cultivation
Grow in full sun. 'Golden Sunshine' is particularly easy to care for and is also rather heat-resistant.
Growth
Fast
Habitat
Horticultural origin.
Leaf Description
Leaves are bright gold.
Flower Description
Flowers are fairly small, white, and emerge in spring but of little ornamental value.
Propagation
Propagate through cuttings.
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