Salix × sepulcralis 'Erythroflexuosa' Nut Quite narrow as a young

Quite narrow as a young tree but broadening with age

pruning back the branches each year in early spring will ensure a brilliant annual display

dark-green leaves and fragrant

Late spring

Prefers a sheltered sunny position

Salix × sepulcralis 'Erythroflexuosa' Nut Quite narrow as a youngThe eye catching contorted habit of this willow bears resemblance to the cultivar 'Tortuosa' but is much smaller and its stems are strikingly red offering wonderful winter interest. As it is the younger shoots which are most colourful, pruning back the branches each year in early spring will ensure a brilliant annual display. Good on wet soils. H5