Salix x pendulina f. erythroflexuosa
Red Curly Willow, Scarlet Curly Willow, Red Twisted Willow, Red Corkscrew Willow
- Main interest:
- red 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
- Foliage:
- green
- USDA Hardiness:
- zone 5a: -29 °C (-20 °F) View Zone Map
- Mature height & width (max.):
- height: 25 ft (7.5 m) width: 15 ft (4.5 m)
- Use:
- architectural interest, specimen, bank stabilization, naturalized gardens, woodland gardens, pond or creek side
Salix x pendulina f. erythroflexuosa has a columnar habit that cascades with maturity. It has twisted copper red stems (colour intensifies in the autumn and winter), twisted pale green leaves, and yellow catkins in spring. This species grows redder stems and is superior to the poor Scarlet Curls ('Scarzacum') willow selection. Grown as a large shrub or small specimen tree, it will be a year round focal point in the garden. Its twisted bare stems provide exceptional interest in the winter garden. Can also be coppiced to produce great cut stems for flower arranging. Spring catkins are highly attractive to bees. Plant a red curly willow in your garden to start producing your own red curly willow branches and makes wonderful winter bouquets! It is also known as Salix x sepulcralis 'Erythroflexuosa' or Salix x erythroflexuosa.
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Synonym(s): Salix x sepulcralis 'Erythroflexuosa', Salix x erythroflexuosa