Japanese Fantail Willow Salix udensis 'Sekka'
Previously known as:
- Salix sachalinensis 'Sekka'
- Phonetic Spelling
- SAL-iks yoo-den-sis
- Description
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A large shrub/small tree, this vigorous ornamental willow is known for its curiously flattened, recurved stems that can be used in floral arrangements. It can be grown in a range of soil types. It is short-lived and has weak wood. This tree is mildly resistant to damage by deer.
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Salix
- Species:
- udensis
- Family:
- Salicaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Woody
- Recommended Propagation Strategy:
- Grafting
- Stem Cutting
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- Japan and far eastern Russia including the Sakhalin Islands
- Wildlife Value:
- Members of the Salix genus support the following specialized bees: Andrena (Parandrena) andrenoides, Andrena (Thysandrena) bisalicis, Andrena (Tylandrena) erythrogaster, Andrena (Andrena) frigida, Andrena (Micrandrena) illinoiensis, Andrena (Andrena) macoupinensis, Andrena (Trachandrena) mariae, Andrena (Parandrena) nida, Andrena (Micrandrena) nigrae, Andrena (Micrandrena) salictaria, Andrena (Parandrena) wellesleyana.
- Dimensions:
- Height: 10 ft. 0 in. - 15 ft. 0 in.
- Width: 10 ft. 0 in. - 15 ft. 0 in.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Tree
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Deciduous
- Habit/Form:
- Rounded
- Growth Rate:
- Rapid
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- NC Region:
- Mountains
- Piedmont
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Gold/Yellow
- Gray/Silver
- Flower Inflorescence:
- Catkin
- Flower Value To Gardener:
- Good Cut
- Showy
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Spring
- Flower Size:
- 1-3 inches
- Flower Description:
- A male plant that produces grayish catkins in early spring that mature to soft yellow.
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Leaves:
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Deciduous
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Deciduous Leaf Fall Color:
- Gold/Yellow
- Leaf Type:
- Simple
- Leaf Arrangement:
- Alternate
- Leaf Shape:
- Lanceolate
- Leaf Margin:
- Undulate
- Hairs Present:
- Yes
- Leaf Length:
- 3-6 inches
- Leaf Description:
- 4 to 6 in. alternate, simple, leaves with purplish red buds and yellow fall color. Narrow lanceolate leaves (to 4-6” long) are dark green above but blue-green and slightly hairy beneath, with entire to wavy margins.
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Stem:
- Stem Color:
- Purple/Lavender
- Red/Burgundy
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
- Stem Description:
- Purplish-red stem.
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Naturalized Area
- Pond
- Landscape Theme:
- Asian Garden
- Cutting Garden
- Design Feature:
- Hedge
- Attracts:
- Pollinators
- Specialized Bees
- Resistance To Challenges:
- Deer
- Problems:
- Short-lived
