Silver Creek Nursery Ltd.
Potted Corkscrew Willow Seedling
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!
Fruit Specs
Fruit Specs
Recommended Use: Ornamental, attracting pollinators
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Growing Specs
Growing Specs
Canadian Hardiness Zone: 4
Soil Preference: Adaptable to most soil types but likes moist areas
Flowering Time: Spring
Bloom Colour: Yellowish-green
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Sun/Shade Requirements:
Tolerates partial shade but prefers full sun (approx. 6-10 hours of sun daily)
General Growth Habits:
Tree reaches 20-40ft tall, upright and rounded growth habit. Somewhat resistant to deer damage.
Shipping vs. Pick Up
Shipping vs. Pick Up
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Shipping: Every year we ship thousands of trees across Canada (except BC due to CFIA regulations). We carefully bag roots in damp sawdust, then box them and send them out via courrier. CLICK HERE to see our shipping policy.
Pick-up: We also have thousands of trees picked up from our nursery each year. The pick-up options is free, though you must wait until you have been emailed a confirmation that your order is ready to pick up, which will have further information such as hours, locations, etc. We really appreciate if you can make an appointment to pick up, then we can be as organized as possible during our busy season.
Size at Purchase
Size at Purchase
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