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Deciduous. Catkins appear in spring before the leaves and contrast well with the dark winter stems. Hard prune each spring to encourage the coloured stems. Best in a sunny and moist position. 9 x 7.5m (30' x 25') if left unpruned.
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This will grow into a large tree if not regularly pruned to encourage the strong orange-yellow shoots for winter colour. Best in a sunny and moisture retentive position. 15 x 9m (50' x 27') if left unpruned.
Deciduous. Bright orange-red young shoots during winter and early spring. Best when hard pruned in spring. Sunny and moisture retentive position. 25 x 10m (75' x 30') if not pruned.
Deciduous. The almost black catkins have red anthers and are produced on red tinged, green stems before the green leaves emerge. Sun and moisture retentive position. 3 x 3.6m (10' x 12')
Deciduous. This is a rare, dwarf shrub with purplish-brown shoots in winter. The green catkins are silvery as they emerge with the leaves. Requires a sunny and moisture retentive soil. 30-60cm (12"-24")
Deciduous. A beautiful dwarf shrub with the blue-grey lanceolate foliage clothing the purple stems which are covered with a white bloom. At it's best when hard pruned in the spring. Best in a sunny and moisture retentive position. 2m (6')
Deciduous. Grown for its lovely golden-yellow winter stems. Hard prune in spring. Sunny and moisture retentive position. 15 x 9m (45' x 27') if not pruned.
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