- Distinct and showy golden twigs, considered ornamental in winter. Used for wicker work and basketry.
- Leaves remain green late into fall.
- Lifespan of 25 to 60 years
- Growth rate 0.5-1.5 m a year
- Full height 7-12 m (23-36 ft), spread of 9 m (30 ft)
- Used for accent planting, parks, shelterbelts, and single-stemmed landscape plantings.
- Full sun or half shade. Likes moisture, not poorly drained soil. Not drought tolerant. Prefers organic soil, not recommended for grey-wooded soils
- Can be planted in full sun/half shade. It likes moisture, but not poorly drained soil, and will not tolerate drought. It prefers organic soil, not recommended for grey-wooded soils, and will not tolerate alkaline soils.
- Recommended spacing 2-4 m (6-13 ft) between trees in a row, 5-8 m (17-26 ft) between rows.