Corkscrew Willow

Salix matsudana 'Tortuosa'

Also called Dragon's Claw Willow, Rattlesnake Willow

  • AKA Salix babylonica var. pekinensis 'Tortuosa'
  • Small pale yellow catkins
  • Long bright green leaves are curled and twisted
  • Young branches are yellowish-green and grow in a spiral, twisted fashion
  • Rough brown fissured bark on mature trees
  • Upright-oval, rounded form
  • Bloom Time: Spring

ZONE:
5

COLOUR:
Yellow

HEIGHT:
9-10 m

SPREAD:
7-8 m

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:


Corkscrew willow grows best in a medium to wet, well-drained soil, in full sun. It will tolerate a drier soil better than many other willows. 

Additional Notes about Corkscrew Willow:


The ornamental nature of its branches and twigs make it a good choice for bonsai or floral arrangements.

Characteristics & Attributes


ATTRIBUTES:
Catkins
Deciduous
FLOWERING TIME:
Spring
FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green
LANDSCAPE USES:
Specimen

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