Salix Alba 'Chermesina' (Scarlet Willow)

Species	:	Salix Alba Chermesina
Common Name(s)	:	Chermisina,Scarlet Willow,Willow
Tree Features	:	Coloured Bark
Genus	:	Salix
Growth Rate	:	Fast Growing
Seasons of Interest	:	Winter Interest
Shape	:	Pyramidal
Mature Size	:	Medium to Large (15-20m)
Soil Type	:	Moist Soil
Tree Type	:	Deciduous
Tree uses	:	Coastal Planting,Urban Sites,Garden,Cold Exposed Sites,Damp Sites,Parkland Trees

This Willow is also known by the cultivar name of 'Britzensis'.

This clone is also known by the cultivar name of Britzensis.

A winner of the Award of Garden Merit in 2002, it has been known to extend over 3 metres of growth in a single growing season from a coppice.

A medium to large tree with a rather pyramidal crown, its young branches are a brilliant orange-red in winter, especially if severely pruned every other year to produce a multi-stemmed tree.

It makes a very good park tree and thrives on most soils including those prone to flooding.

Mature height: 15-20m

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