Salix 'Flame' - Flame Willow

Red stems from a shrub that supports a wide variety of wildlife. It is unknown exactly where the Flame cultivar came from but is likely a cultivar of a native willow. Willows are biodiversity superstars, with leaves that support a large variety of butterfly caterpillars.

Flame has bright red stems all year round; the stems are particularly striking in the winter when the willow's leaves have fallen.

Height: 6-10 ft
Sun: Sun to part shade
Water: Medium to wet