Silver Creek Nursery Ltd.

Potted Corkscrew Willow Seedling

Available only for pick-up at nursery.

Species: Salix babylonica 'Tortuosa' syn. S. matsudana

History: Corkscrew willows are a variant of the Chinese Willow which are native to parts of northern China. Willow trees have been cultivated for millennia in Asia and this variety was likely selected for its unique twisting branches. 

Why We Grow It: Corkscrew willows are an attractive ornamental tree year-round, sporting delicate leaves most of the year and then fully displaying their twisted branches and trunks once they have dropped their leaves. The flowers they produce in the spring are attractive to a variety of pollinators. Just be mindful of where you plant the trees, the vigorous roots can be a problem near buildings and pipes!

$50.00 $30.00
Size:

12 in stock

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Recommended Use: Ornamental, attracting pollinators

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Canadian Hardiness Zone: 4

Soil Preferance: Adaptable to most soil types but likes moist areas

Flowering Time: Spring

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Sun/Shade Requirements: Tolerates partial shade but prefers full sun (approx. 6-10 hours of sun daily)

General Growth Habit: Tree reaches 20-40ft tall, upright and rounded growth habit. Somewhat resistant to deer damage.

Reminder: Potted plants are available for pick-up only!

Potted plants vary in size and age, but we typically pot berries and smaller seedlings in 1-3 gal pots and larger grafted trees in 5-16 gal pots.

  • 1g pots - 1-3ft tall
  • 2g or 3g pots - 1.5-3ft tall
  • 5g pots - 3-7ft tall
  • 8g pots - 4-7ft tall
  • 16g pots - 6-8ft tall

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