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SALIX udensis 'Golden Sunshine'
Commonly known as Dragon willow, Japanese fantail willow
Bright yellow-green leaves. Insignificant catkins
£17.50 each
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Good to know
Can be pruned after flowering to maintain shape -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, caterpillars, leaf beetles, sawflies, willow scale, anthracnose, honey fungus, rust -
Place of origin
Japan. 2005. Found as natural mutation. Izumi Takuya -
Deciduousleaves 7-10cm (2¾-4in) long
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Cottage garden
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Fully hardy
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Gold/yellow
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Cleft
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Lanceolate
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Height
4m (13ft) -
Spread
3m (10ft)
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Tall ShrubUpright, compact, bushy shrub
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Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Full sun
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Bee friendly
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Mature Size4m (13ft)
3m (10ft)
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