I took this photo of golden, coral bark and green curly willow branches in early spring while they were still dormant and at their best colorwise. The green and coral bark were harvested from my trees, and the golden had just arrived in the mail. Golden is a new variety for me and I look forward to seeing it against a backdrop of snow. But don’t misread me. As hot and humid as it is I’m not suggesting that winter should arrive early. I’m also growing scarlet curly willow for the first time. This curly willow’s +1 year growth is purple, and the new growth is scarlet- both great colors which makes it my favorite, for the moment anyway. I believe it has great promise and I’m enjoying watching it grow.