Willow Scarlett 2Gal

Key Features

• Appearance: Features wavy, upward-spiraling branches, twisted twigs, and curly green leaves that turn yellow in the fall.
• Winter Color: After the first frost in autumn or winter, the bark on the young stems and twigs intensifies into brilliant shades of red, scarlet, and orange.
• Size: Reaches a mature height of 25 to 35 feet and a spread of 15 to 25 feet.
• Floral Use: The unique contorted and colorful branches are widely harvested for fresh or dried floral and holiday arrangements. 

Growing Requirements

• USDA Hardiness Zones: Zones 4a to 8b (tolerates cold temperatures down to -20°F). 
• Sunlight: Full sun to light shade (at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for the best red stem color). 
• Soil: Prefers consistently moist, well-drained clay, loam, silt, or amended sandy soil (pH 6.0–8.0). It tolerates periodic wet soil or near-water locations like ponds and streams. 
• Maintenance: Fast-growing and low-to-moderate maintenance, though annual pruning or coppicing helps encourage vibrant new red wood for winter.
 *Stock image shown for reference. Actual tree appearance may vary.