Salix sachalinensis 'Sekka'

Japan.

Sachalin willow 'Sekka' is a bizarre and wide-growing large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 3 - 5 m and is approx. 3 - 4 m wide.

The shoots of Salix sachalinensis 'Sekka' are overgrown, red-brown in colour.

The deciduous leaves of Sachalin willow 'Sekka' are medium green, lanceolate, glossy, alternate. They are about 10 - 15 cm tall. Sachalin willow 'Sekka' turns bright yellow in autumn.

Salix sachalinensis 'Sekka' produces silvery yellow flowers from March to April.

Salix sachalinensis 'Sekka' is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms densely branched roots.

Preferred location in a sunny, sheltered position.

The Sachalin willow 'Sekka' has good frost hardiness.

Normal soil.

Solitary, ornamental, pruning, topiary

The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

- A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.
- Thinning pruning is recommended, in which only the shoots that are too dense are removed.

This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).