Woody > Salix > Salix matsudana > Salix matsudana 'Tortuosa'
Salix matsudana
'Tortuosa'
Corkscrew Willow
Mike's
Opinion
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A very unusual tree where all the young branches grow with a spiral twist to them and often the trunk is covered with large burrs. Typical willow characteristics, long thin leaves, yellow twigs and fast growth make this a candidate suitable for park side and commercial plantings. It is a messy, weak-wood tree prone to extensive liter and storm damage and is short lived. It can reach a height of 15 m.
Michael Pascoe, NDP., ODH., CLT., MSc. (Plant Conservation)
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| Family |
| Salicaceae |
| Genus |
| Salix |
| Species |
| matsudana |
| Cultivar |
| 'Tortuosa' |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (deciduous) |
| Pronunciation |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 5-8 |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Habitat |
| Horticultural origin. |
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