Corkscrew Willow Cutting Bareroot
Species:Ā Salix babylonica 'Tortuosa' syn.Ā S. matsudana
History:Ā 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 selectedĀ for its unique twisting branches.Ā
Why We Grow It:Ā Corkscrew willows are an attractive ornamental treeĀ 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!
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Species:Ā Salix babylonica 'Tortuosa' syn.Ā S. matsudana
History:Ā 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 selectedĀ for its unique twisting branches.Ā
Why We Grow It:Ā Corkscrew willows are an attractive ornamental treeĀ 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!
