Corkscrew willow tree

The unique feature of corkscrew willow (Salix matsudana 'Tortuosa') is the twisted, contorted twigs. Here's what you need to know about growing it.

By Julie Christensen If you love willows, you just might want to try a corkscrew willow tree (Salix matsudana ‘Tortuosa’). Unlike weeping willows, these trees have an upright form. The branches and twigs initially grow almost vertically before moving to a more horizontal growth. The branches have a twisted appearance and are often used in dried […]

In spite of its downfalls, growing a curly willow tree is a worthy endeavor, and with proper care, you?ll enjoy this fascinating tree for several years. Learn more about how to grow corkscrew willow trees in this article.

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My recent article about attempting to retrieve a past-its-sell-by-date dwarf weeping willow prompted a question from L'enfant bouffante (Hi Rachel! *waves*) about a problem with an over-large Corkscrew Willow. Rachel - who presumably is a child with a big, 60s-style hairdo, if my O-level French doesn't let me down - asks my advice about whether she can prune a Corkscrew willow that has grown rather too big for its boots. Now for the good news: Yes! You can! Right, here's the botany bit…

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Corkscrew Willow, also called Curly Willow, is one of the fasted growing trees and very easy to propagate. End of March, as soon as the temperatures climb over to plus degrees, I walk through the snow to my biggest Corkscrew Willow tree and cut several one or two ft long twigs. They will be placed then in a glass jar in the kitchen and after one or two weeks the bark turns scarlet and the first small light green tender leaves appear. Some days later these willow twigs show the first tiny…

If you're interested in growing willow trees, you're in luck! These are some of the easiest trees to grow, and practically thrive on neglect.