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A mature Tortuosa corkscrew willow tree with long weeping branches.
Corkscrew willow habit
Twisted branches of dark grey willow.
A mature Tortuosa corkscrew willow tree with long weeping branches.
Corkscrew willow habit
Twisted branches of dark grey willow.

Salix babylonica f. tortuosa

Dragon's Claw Willow, Chocolate Curly Willow, Brown Curly Willow, Lung chao liu

$14.99 - $39.99

Main interest:
dark brown curly branches for winter arrangements, elegant winter silhouette
Exposure:
full sun to partial shade
Soil humidity:
moist to wet soil
Flower colour:
yellow
Fragrance:
Non-fragrant
Flowering period:
April to May
Foliage:
green
USDA Hardiness:
zone 5a: -29 °C (-20 °F) View Zone Map
Mature height & width:
height: 30 ft (9 m) width: 15 ft (4.5 m)
Use:
specimen, shade tree, winter arrangement

The Dragon's Claw Willow is a corkscrew willow, known for its curly, chocolate-brown branches. Even the narrow leaves are twisted, and turn yellow in the fall. Provides great winter interest with its contorted twigs and branches, and its twisty silhouette. Fantastic in cut arrangements. For floral arrangements it should be coppiced every 1-2 years to produce lots of young curly stems. Fast growing and sustainable - great for livestock fodder.

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Main interest:
dark brown curly branches for winter arrangements, elegant winter silhouette
Exposure:
full sun to partial shade
Soil humidity:
moist to wet soil
Flower colour:
yellow
Fragrance:
Non-fragrant
Flowering period:
April to May
Foliage:
green
USDA Hardiness:
zone 5a: -29 °C (-20 °F) View Zone Map
Mature height & width:
height: 30 ft (9 m) width: 15 ft (4.5 m)
Use:
specimen, shade tree, winter arrangement

The Dragon's Claw Willow is a corkscrew willow, known for its curly, chocolate-brown branches. Even the narrow leaves are twisted, and turn yellow in the fall. Provides great winter interest with its contorted twigs and branches, and its twisty silhouette. Fantastic in cut arrangements. For floral arrangements it should be coppiced every 1-2 years to produce lots of young curly stems. Fast growing and sustainable - great for livestock fodder.

Synonym(s): Salix matsudana 'Tortuosa', Salix babylonica ‘Tortuosa’, Salix babylonica var. pekinensis ‘Tortuosa’

Also known as: Weeping Willow, Corkscrew Willow, Peking Willow, Tortured Willow, Babylon Weeping Willow

SKU: 8833bbae4b3b    Category: All Plants (A to Z), Shrubs & Trees, All Shrubs & Trees (A to Z), Fast Growing Shrubs, Hedge Shrubs, Partial Shade Shrubs, Tall Shrubs and Trees (> 15 ft), Willows, Fodder Willows, Willows for Winter Arrangements, Winter Interest Shrubs, Conifers and Trees, Hardy zone 5a Shrubs, Hardy zone 6a Shrubs

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