Rubikins Willow 'Rubykins'

Salixkoriyanagi

Family
Salicaceae (sal-i-KAY-see-ee)
Genus
Salix (SAL-iks)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Bloom Color
Pink
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Burgundy/Maroon
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From hardwood cuttings
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

East Meredith, New York

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EAST MEREDITH, NY | December 2013 | positive

I am growing this willow and plan to make a hedge of it. It's best to plant willows as cuttings in early spring. An 8" cutting planted m...Read More

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Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | January 2005 | neutral

Can be cut back to the ground every few years. Stems are a burgundy shade and foliage is medium green. Stems are used in making baskets...Read More

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