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THE Corkscrew
Willow
About the
Corkscrew Willow :
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. |
