Salix x sepulcralis 'Chrysocoma' | Willow Tree
Improved golden version of the classic landscape tree
The most popular of the classic weeping willows, this tree is a beautiful example of the genus, with slender leaves, creating a cavern of green-gold light at the trunk. This tree carries itself with grace and the golden stems glimmer in the light to create a luxurious curtain of gold during the day and look simply magnificent if lit from below during the night.
Willow are easy to grow and require little care, they are fast too and will reach 2-3m after just a few years.This tree enjoys moist but well-drained soil in a variety of pH levels and soil types so is suitable for planting almost anywhere.
Variety Information
- Habit: Weeping
- Flower Colour: Yellow
- Foliage Colour: Bright Green
- Bark Colour: Brown
- Features: Golden Foliage, Elegant Form
- Supplied As: 9L Pot
- Height on Arrival: 120-150cm (4-5 ft) incl. pot
- Age: 2 Years with 4 Year Rootstock
- Eventual Height & Spread: 15m x 8m (49 x 26ft)
We have developed an eco friendly polypot that is currently in use across our 9 litre range. This polypot has less than 20% of the plastic used by a regular pot, and is importantly recyclable. Polypots also prevent root spiraling, encouraging a healthier root system.
All trees arrive in an extra thick cardboard box with a clamp to hold their pot in place. This prevents them from moving around on their journey.
Nursery staff will wrap the roots of our bare root trees and use compost to keep them moist during transportation. This extra protection prevents them from drying out, allowing for a flying start. We also use the same specialised box that our potted trees have to keep them nice and secure as they make their way to your home.
Please note: where your plant is supplied with a pot, your plant's 'Height on Arrival' includes the pot
Advice on hot and droopy plants
If your plants are looking a little wilted right now, don’t worry! Plants like to be filled with water to keep their structure, and when it’s hot that water evaporates.
Just give them an off-schedule watering and they’ll be right as rain in no time! Be careful not to flood them - plants don’t like extremes.
Willow trees are easy to grow. Your tree’s growth and output will likely be fine providing you followed our planting and care instructions. Below we address some common queries:
- Hardiness: Most species of willow are native to the UK, and the species that aren't are from far colder regions, so the UK's mild winters will not affect your tree.
- Position: Willow trees benefit from being planted in full sun. Planting your tree in a sheltered spot will allow the tree to put more resources into flowering.
- Soil Types: Soil types are best ignored and remain an unwelcome confusion. Every plant will adapt to its conditions. Having said that, less than ideal conditions will reduce growth. Waterlogged soils will starve your tree of oxygen, which plays a key role in photosynthesis, cause its roots to rot and create the perfect environment for many diseases. Similarly, compressed soils can starve a tree of oxygen and water, so do not compress the soil when planting. Aeration can be improved further with mulching.
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| Is Collection/Mix? | No |
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| Needs Ericaceous Compost? | No |