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Common Name: Corkscrew Willow

Species Name: Salix matsudana 'Tortuosa'

Family Name: Salicaceae

 

 

Examples of Corkscrew WillowSalix matsudana 'Tortuosa'

A long narrow leaf with a visible vein down the center from a Corkscrew Willow.
A long narrow leaf with a visible vein down the center from a Corkscrew Willow.
A long narrow leaf with a visible vein down the center from a Corkscrew Willow.
A close-up imge of a brown Corkscrew Willow branch with buds on it.
A close-up imge of a brown Corkscrew Willow branch with buds on it.
A close-up imge of a brown Corkscrew Willow branch with buds on it.

 

 

Plant Facts  
Origin China
Sun Preference Full Sun
Susceptibility None Serious

 

 

ID Characteristics

  • Leaf and Stem Characteristics
    • Plant Height: 40-foot diameter, 50-foot height
    • Leaves: Alternate, simple, linear-lanceolate, 2-4 inches long, 1/3-3/5 inches wide, serrate

 

 

Habitat/Ecology  
Soil Preference Adapted to moist soil conditions
USDA Cold Hardiness Zone 4º
Notes Fast growing, weak-wooded; female clone

 

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