Salix udensis 'Golden Sunshine' 3 Litre

Salix udensis ‘Golden Sunshine’ is a striking deciduous shrub or small tree, prized for its vivid golden-yellow foliage that brings brightness and warmth to the garden. Unlike many willows, its leaves emerge a rich, almost lime-green before maturing into a bold golden shade, creating a vibrant display throughout spring and summer. This fresh, luminous colour adds a cheerful lift to borders, mixed plantings, or as a standalone feature plant, especially when contrasted against darker foliage.

Growing in an upright, bushy form, ‘Golden Sunshine’ offers more than just its colourful leaves – in spring, it produces slender catkins that attract bees and other early pollinators, helping support garden biodiversity. Its deciduous nature means the foliage falls away in autumn, revealing an attractive winter silhouette.

Hardy and easy to grow, Salix udensis ‘Golden Sunshine’ thrives in full sun and moist but well-drained soil, though it can tolerate heavier soils and damp areas, making it an excellent choice for planting near ponds or in wetter parts of the garden. Its fast growth and vibrant colour ensure it stands out as a lively, low-maintenance addition to any outdoor space.

• Striking golden-yellow foliage from spring through summer
• Upright, bushy growth ideal for borders or feature planting
• Produces spring catkins that attract pollinators
• Thrives in full sun and moist, well-drained soil
• Hardy, low-maintenance shrub with seasonal interest