Salix 'Aquatica Gigantea Korso'
Giant Korso Willow, Biomass Willow, Biofuel Willow, Coarse Basketry Willow
- Main interest:
- great for large structures and biofuels, coarse basketry, large showy pink male catkins, one of the earliest willow to bloom
- Exposure:
- full sun to partial shade
- Soil humidity:
- moist to wet soil
- Flower colour:
- catkins start pink, turn gray and then yellow
- Fragrance:
- Non-fragrant
- Flowering period:
- March
- Foliage:
- bright green
- USDA Hardiness:
- zone 3a: -40 °C (-40 °F) View Zone Map
- Mature height & width (max.):
- height: 50 ft (15.2 m) width: 25 ft (7.5 m)
- Use:
- screens, hedges, specimen, basketry rods, furniture rods, trellis rods, biomass
This selection was developed in Finland as part of their willows for biofuels program to reduce their reliance on petroleum. A rather stunning large ornamental willow, Salix 'Aquatica Gigantea Korso' was developed to be ‘extra’. The upright tree grows to 50 ft (15.2 m) if not coppiced; opulent pink to silver male catkins grow to 2” (5.08 cm) long; and its leaves grow to 10 in (25.4 cm) long. A wonderful biomass willow for coarse basketry, biofuels and cut flowers. It needs to be coppiced to encourage rod growth. It is also a great variety to use to build living fences, and large garden structures. 'Aquatica Gigantea Korso’ enjoys damp feet, loves the sun, and will tolerate most soils.
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$14.99