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Salix udensis 'Golden Sunshine' Tree

Golden Willow Trees

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Planting & Care

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Key features

Final size 4 x 3 in 20 years

Foliage Green-yellow leaves turning golden yellow in autumn

Position Full sun

Soil Prefers well-drained moist site but tolerates wet

Description

Bring some sunshine to the garden with a Salix udensis 'Golden Sunshine'. Sometimes referred to as a Japanese Fantail Willow, this Salix tree is upright and compact but bushy, and grows vivid, bright yellow leaves which are lance-like in shape. Small catkins emerge in spring and later in the year, when the leaves drop, red/brown bare stems provide further winter interest. Preferring a full sun position, Salix 'Golden Sunshine' is ideal for a sunny mixed border, and would look particularly striking alongside a shrub with darker leaves such as a Smoke Bush 'Royal Purple'.

Like all Willows, Salix 'Golden Sunshine' will tolerate wet, poorly draining soils, so is ideal for planting next to a pond or stream or other area at risk of flooding. Low-maintenance, easy to grow and fully hardy, this Willow will reach an approximate height and spread of 4 x 3 metres in 20 years.

AKA Golden Willow 'Sunshine', Japanese Fantail Willow, Salix sachalinense 'Golden Sunshine'

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

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