Corkscrew Willow Hedging | Salix matsudana 'Tortuosa'
Unique ornamental beauty
Grown by Cameron
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
Bare Root Plant (5-7 per metre)
80-100cm inc. roots on arrival
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Corkscrew Willow Hedging
Salix matsudana 'Tortuosa'
- Also known as Dragon's Claw Willow, this unusual and attractive deciduous plant can be used as a single species screen or as part of a mixed hedge
- Distinctive weeping branches and corkscrew-like young stems which curl in spirals, producing wavy, contorted leaves. It takes centre stage in winter, when the bare branches are exposed, but also produces colourful pollinator-attracting yellow catkins in spring.
- A fully hardy plant which will reach a height of approx 8m but can easily be maintained at 1-5m
- Corkscrew Willow will grow well in all soil types and sites, and is especially hardy in exposed, windy and coastal locations
- The young shoots are used in flower arranging - they last a long time as they put out roots in the vase
- This tree is native to China, but is named for the Japanese botanist Sadahisa Matsudo, who wrote the first modern books on Chinese plants in the late 1800s
What to expect
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
While the Corkscrew Willow Hedging is primarily used for hedging, it can be kept in a large container (at least 50 litres) for its first few years.
How big does it get?
The Corkscrew Willow Hedging typically reaches a mature height of 10 to 15 metres and a spread of 8 to 10 metres.
How much sunlight does this need?
The Corkscrew Willow Hedging requires full sun to thrive and maintain its vigorous growth.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
The Corkscrew Willow Hedging is highly adaptable and thrives in deep, moist soils, including heavy clay, though it will tolerate most soil types.
How much watering does this plant need?
The Corkscrew Willow Hedging thrives in moist conditions and requires about 25 to 50 millimetres of water per week.
Will this plant need pruning?
Yes, the Corkscrew Willow Hedging needs regular pruning to encourage healthy new growth and optimal flowering.
How hardy is this plant?
Salix matsudana 'Tortuosa' is fully hardy with an RHS rating of H6, tolerating temperatures down to -20°C and growing well throughout the UK.
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Putting shrubs in the starlight (and boy do they shine…)
Cameron is mad about plants, which is lucky, really, because he’s absolutely surrounded by them here at the nursery. Having studied at the Student Plant Unit at Pershore College, Cameron went on to compete at the Grand Finals for the 2022 Horticulturist of the Year Awards. With a team of dedicated growers on hand to help, Cameron utilises our industry-leading nursery (and the lovely, fertile conditions of the Cotswolds) to grow shrubs that aren’t just good-looking, they’re good-growing too.
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