About

Willow ‘Chermesina’

The Willow ‘Chermesina’, known as Salix alba ‘Chermesina’, is a deciduous tree native to Europe and parts of Asia. It is recognized for its slender, lance-shaped leaves and flexible orange branches.
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The Appearance

A large deciduous tree with a broad, rounded crown and long, slender leaves that are gray-green and silky beneath. It produces small, yellow catkins in spring.


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The Produce

The tree produces small, cylindrical catkins in the spring before the leaves appear. These catkins are dioecious, meaning that male and female flowers are borne on separate trees.


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The Flowers

Produces small, yellow catkins in spring.


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The Leaves

They are usually about 5 to 10 centimetres long, with a slightly greyish-green hue on the upper surface and a lighter, silvery colour on the underside.


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The Bark

The bark is gray and deeply fissured, becoming rough with age. The branches are long, slender and bright orange.


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The Habitat

Prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. Commonly found along riverbanks and wetlands.


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The Ecology

Provides habitat and food for various wildlife, including birds and insects. The leaves and bark offer food and shelter.


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The Culture

Valued for its fast growth and timber, which is used in making cricket bats and other products. Often planted for erosion control.


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Fun Facts

The bright colour of the branches or ‘twigs’ helps deter herbivores from munching on them, as the vivid hue can signal potential toxicity or unpalatability.


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