fragilis f. Vitellina

An ancient selection of the Fragile Willow with brilliant egg-yolk yellow stems on 1-4 year shoots. This selection is responsible for the yellow stems in every yellow-stemmed willow in cultivation This has been in cultivation in Britain since shortly after the Romans invaded in AD 43!

It has tough and flexible shoots and has been used for centuries for rough basketry and coracles. Found growing as large trees across North America and even the Southwest where settlers brought cuttings with them for basket making. Grow in full sun to get the best color; they tolerate a wide range of soil types. As we coppice every year, we do not know the sex of this selection. Only pussy willows produce catkins the first year after coppicing.