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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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Ships ON, QC, NB, PE, NS
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