This deciduous shrub to small tree is upright with reddish spreading branches and forms a sparse rounded habit. It has dull blue-green toothed oval leaves and produces long male and female catkins during spring.  

Hardiness zones 7 to 9 

Salix magnifica is naturally found in western China growing in woodlands in well drained moderately fertile moist soil. It prefers an open sunny position and drought tender but frost tolerant.

This large shrub is grown for its foliage and is planted along borders for screening. It is also used in woodland settings and is suitable for low cool mountain regions. It establishes in 3 to 5 years and may be grown in containers. The reddish twigs are used in floral arrangements. ID 2024

Salix (SĂ-liks) magnifica (mag-NIF-ee-ka)

Salicaceae (sal-i-KAY-see-ee)
Willow and Poplar Family