Corkscrew Willow

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Omaha, NE 68134

Corkscrew Willow Details:
Plant Facts
Mature Height
20 - 40 feet
Mature Spread
15 - 30 feet
Soil Type
Widely Adaptable
Moisture
Widely Adaptable
Mature Form
Round, Curled Branches
Growth Rate
Rapid
Sun Exposure
Full Sun - Partial Sun
Flower Color
Not Showy
Fall Color
Yellow
Foliage Color
Green
Zones
4-8

The Corkscrew Willow tree, Salix matsudana, 'Tortuosa', is a small to medium-sized, upright spreading tree of about 30 feet in height with a 15-foot-spread. This deciduous tree is also known as Tortuosa or Dragon's Claw Willow. The main ornamental feature of this plant is the contorted and twisted branches and twigs. Branches arise from the trunk at an acute angle and grow up almost parallel to the trunk before they curve back to the horizontal.

The winter branch pattern is most interesting and accounts for the popularity of the tree. Corkscrew Willow trees tolerate any soil, especially wet soils with poor drainage. It is a fast growing tree with narrow light green leaves.

Contact Information

Phone: (402)934-8116
Fax: 402-991-0778
Email: info@NatureHills.com

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