Corkscrew Willow
Salix matsudana
Plant Details
USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 4a-8b  Find Your ZoneÂ
Plant Type:Â Â Deciduous Tree
Height at Maturity:Â 20-30′ depending on pruning
Width at Maturity:Â 20-25′ depending on pruning
Spacing:Â Â 30′ for space between trees
Flower Color: Â Yellow
Flower Size:Â 2-3″ long
Flowering Period:Â Early Spring
Flower Type:Â Catkins
Fragrant Flowers:Â No
Foliage Color:Â Green
Fragrant Foliage:Â No
Berries:Â Â No
Berry Color:Â NA
Sun Needs:Â Full Sun to Light Shade
Water Needs:Â Â Average
Soil Type:Â Â Clay (amended), Loam, Sand (amended), SiltÂ
Soil Moisture / Drainage:Â Consistently Moist
Soil pH:Â 6.0 – 8.0 (Moderately Acid to Moderately Alkaline)
Maintenance / Care:Â Average
Attracts:Â Visual Attention
Resistances:Â Deer, Wet Soil
Description
Fast growing and full of personality, the contorted, twisting branches and curly leaves of the Corkscrew Willow are sure to add excitement and interest to your landscape, and inside your home. The branches become especially noticeable during the winter and are excellent for cutting and use in dried or fresh floral arrangements. Growing this curly willow tree is a worthy endeavor, and with proper care, you’ll enjoy this fascinating tree for years to come.
Landscape & Garden Uses
Growing 20 to 30 feet tall and 20 to 25 feet wide, the Corkscrew Willow is ideal for use as a specimen tree in areas of the landscape where the soil stays consistently moist. Very nice around bodies of water.
Growing Preferences
The Corkscrew Willow is easy to grow in wide range of soils provided they are moist to well-drained moist and of average fertility and full sun to light shade.
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