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Bloom & Buzz Small-batch. Single source. Carroll County, Tennessee.

Plant profile

Sekka

Sekka

Salix udensis

Expected availability · late 2028

Willow Color / FoliageWillow Works
Sun
Full sun to part sun
Hardiness
Field evaluation in West Tennessee Zone 7b
Harvest
Dormant-season stems; catkin selections also harvested at marketable bud stage

At a Glance

FineBoldFine to Bold, position 5 of 5
StraightSculpturalStraight to Sculptural, position 5 of 5
SupportingFocalSupporting to Focal, position 5 of 5
FlexibleRigidFlexible to Rigid, position 4 of 5
Fresh displayDried displayFresh display to Dried display, position 5 of 5

About

Choose Sekka for fasciated fan-shaped stems. This Willow Works selection is being developed for customers who want distinctive, useful willow material.

Best Uses

Statement arrangements, tall containers, dried displays, and sculptural floral work.

Choose This If…

Choose this if you want the branch itself to create movement and become a focal design element.

Material Details

Fasciated fan-shaped stems. Primary harvest: Winter. Best stage: Dormant first-year stems at strongest bark color.

Growing requirements

Water
Consistent moisture during establishment; willow generally performs best with reliable moisture
Soil
Adaptable where moisture is adequate; field performance will refine local guidance.
Drainage
Moist, not drought-prone
Growth rate
Fast

Fruit, flower, or harvest traits

The feature to watch is fasciated fan-shaped stems. Best suited to color rods, foliage, floral design.

Pollination and compatibility

Willows are dioecious; flower sex will be recorded from field observation where not already verified.

Role at Bloom & Buzz

We chose this variety first for its customer value as fasciated fan-shaped stems. When it flowers, its place in Willow Works also connects the crop to Bloom & Buzz Apiary by adding seasonal forage for pollinators.