Golden willow (Salix alba var. vitellina)

Golden willow (Salix alba var. vitellina) is a tree that can grow higher than 15m tall and wider than 8 metres wide.

This plant is commonly known as golden willow.

This is a deciduous plant that takes 20-50 years to reach full maturity.

Plant profile

Common name: golden willow
Scientific name: Salix alba var. vitellina
Plant type: Trees
Habit: Bushy
Height: Higher than 15m
Spread: Wider than 8 metres
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained, Well drained
Garden type: Coastal, Wildlife Gardens
Planting type: Hedging & Screens, Low Maintenance

Seasonal colors

How to plant Golden willow (Salix alba var. vitellina) – cultivar413 from Fallbrook, California, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Cultivation profiles – Growing Golden willow (Salix alba var. vitellina) – cultivar413 from Fallbrook, California, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons