Salix matsudana Tortuosa

Name: Salix matsudana Tortuosa
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 15292h
Price: 37.18 NZD
Availability: InStock

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Salix matsudana Tortuosa, commonly known as the Tortured Willow or Corkscrew Willow tree, is grown for its interesting stems and foliage. It gets its common name from the contorted nature of the stems. The fine and lush foliage emerges mid-green in spring, ages to a darker green, then develops yellow tones in autumn before falling as it grows to 15 m tall and 8 m wide. Salix matsudana Tortuosa is commonly planted around water features, grown as a specimen, or added to a mixed planting in a large garden.

Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Trees
Height:	15.00 m
Spread:	8.00 m
Flowering time:
Tolerances:	Wet
Garden uses:	Parks, Ponds, Specimen
Garden styles:	Alpine, Japanese, Riparian
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Corkscrew Willow, Salix matsudana Tortuosa, Tortured Willow, Salix tortuosa, Salix contorta, Corkscrew Willow Tree, Salix tortuosa matsudana, Salix tortuosa Corkscrew Willow, Tortuosa Willow

Salix matsudana Tortuosa Details

Salix matsudana Tortuosa, commonly known as the Tortured Willow or Corkscrew Willow tree, is grown for its interesting stems and foliage. It gets its common name from the contorted nature of the stems. The fine and lush foliage emerges mid-green in spring, ages to a darker green, then develops yellow tones in autumn before falling. The foliage is held on pendulous stems as it grows to 15 m tall and 8 m wide. It can be contained to sizes less than this with trimming and performs best when grown in full sun or partial shade on soils that remain consistently moist. It will tolerate frost, cool climates, heavy and wet soils, and some wind. Salix matsudana Tortuosa is commonly planted around water features, grown as a specimen, or added to a mixed planting in a large garden. It is also well suited to riparian planting and assisting with reducing erosion.