By Treetop
West Midlands, United Kingdom
Hi folks, can you settle an argument? There is a debate going on as to what this tree is. Some say salix others say magnolia
- 22 Jun, 2021
Answers
Definitely Salix as identified on the Gardener's World site by Silver Surfer.
22 Jun, 2021
Its Salix integra Flamingo, also known as Salix hakuro-nishiki - has dappled, streakily variegated green leaves and new pink growth.
22 Jun, 2021
I'm with Grandad gardener on this, looks like Salix to me too.
but a close up of the pink bits would be better.
22 Jun, 2021
I have this one, Salix pink flamingo.
22 Jun, 2021
Isn't it lovely, does it keep that colour or go green?
22 Jun, 2021
Sod it, I'm wrong again. But thanks anyway.
22 Jun, 2021
HA ! We live and learn Treetop. I used to have this until it decided to die, yes it's a Salix
23 Jun, 2021
Honeysuckle - its only the new growth that looks pink/white, it turns to green, usually variegated green, over time...
Treetop, you made me laugh...
23 Jun, 2021
Previous question
I can't see the pink bits close enough to judge if they're flowers or bracts
If you can take a close up of them we may have a better idea, but in the meantime, do the pink bits have stamens & pollen or do they resemble pink leaves?
Given time of year I'm opting for salix until i can see the pink bits properly
22 Jun, 2021