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Flame Willow
Salix x 'Flame'
Flame Willow
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This plant boasts brilliant orange-red young stems during winter, providing fabulous winter interest. With an extremely fast growth rate, it serves as an excellent shrubby screening plant, adapting well to both poor and wet soil types. Ideal for snow fencing and effective in windbreaks, it also offers the option to cut colorful stems for holiday decorations.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Deer resistant.
- Rabbit resistant.
Quick answers
How big does Flame Willow get?
About 15-20' tall and 12-15' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Flame Willow need?
Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).
How much water does Flame Willow need?
Moderate water use.
Will Flame Willow grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 4, so it suits sites in zone 4 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Flame Willow deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Flame Willow in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Flame Willow wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.