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.
Primocane or Floricane (if applicable):
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Pickup
Pickup
Potted plants are only available for pick-up at the nursery. They unfortunately cannot be shipped due to the size and weight of the pots.
You are welcome to order potted plants ahead of time online or stop in at the nursery to purchase them! Our hours vary seasonally so we recommend checking our posted hours ahead of time (see the bottom of the webpage or our Google hours).
Size at Purchase
Size at Purchase
The sizes of potted plants varies by species and variety, but we have some approximate size ranges based on pot size (all heights include the pot):
- 1g pots - 1-3ft tall
- 2g or 3g pots - 1.5-3ft tall
- 5g pots - 3-7ft tall
- 8g pots - 4-7ft tall
Please note that some plants may fall outside these ranges. If you are curious about the size of a specific kind of plant, call or email us and we're happy to give you a more accurate size range!
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