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Salix udensis Sekka

Dragon Willow (Fantail Willow)

The mahogany-red branchlets have a broad fasciation which is the bundling and flattening of the branches. The long catkins, ideal for use in floral decorations, appear before the bright green foliage with silvery undersides.

  • »  AKA Salix sachalinensis
  • »  Silvery-gray, long, male catkins have yellow anthers
  • »  Narrow, lance-shaped leaves are bright green above and silvery-green below
  • »  Reddish-purple stems often have flattened, contorted branchlets
  • »  Large, rounded, multi-stemmed shrub
  • »  Bloom Time: Early spring

3gal
$39.81
  • Category:Shrubs
  • Hardiness Zone:5
  • Height:4-5 m
  • Spread:3-4 m
  • Bloom Color: Silver
Exposure
• Full Sun
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Wet Soils
• Moist to Average
Growth Rate
• Medium
Attributes
• Catkins
• Cut Flower/Foliage
• Deciduous
Flowering Time
• Spring
Habit
• Rounded
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Green
Landscape uses
• Specimen
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Salix udensis 'Sekka'

Often used in floral arrangements.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Salix udensis 'Sekka'

Fantail willow will grow in an average, medium to wet soil, in full sun to partial shade, however, it thrives in a moist soil in full sun.