SCIENTIFIC NAME: Salix sachalinensis 'Golden Sunshine' PP19370

COMMON NAME: Golden Sunshine Willow

GARDEN SIZE: 15-18 feet tall x 5-7 feet wide

GROWTH RATE: Fast

USDA ZONE: 5-10

EXPOSURE: Full sun to partial shade

WATER & SOIL: Adaptable to various soil types; prefers moist, well-drained soils

HABIT (FORM): Upright, non-weeping form

FOLIAGE: Deciduous; rich golden foliage in spring that maintains its chrome color throughout summer, turning chartreuse in autumn

FLOWERS: White blooms appear in Spring

PLANT ORIGIN: Northeastern Asia

WILDLIFE SUPPORT: May provide some nesting sites and shelter for birds and small mammals, but does not serve as much of a food source for local insects and wildlife.

FERTILIZING: May apply organic compost in the spring.

PRUNING: Prune to remove heavy branches to prevent breakage, but otherwise no pruning is necessary. If shaping is desired, willows may be trimmed during dormancy.

TOXICITY FLAGS: Can be mildly toxic to pets (salicylic acid)

USES: Specimen tree, erosion control on slopes, rain garden, riparian areas