Trees
Salix matsudana (Corkscrew Wil)
Salix matsudana (S. babylonica 'Pekinensis')
Also known as Chinese (Peking) Willow
Available at our Langlois nursery
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About This Plant
Salix matsudana (Corkscrew Wil), 'Corkscrew Wil' is valued in the landscape for character, form, and seasonal interest.
Hankow / Corkscrew Willow , Asian willow grown for novelty curled and twisted branches in 'Tortuosa' selections. Often used in cut-flower work.
Full sun suits this species. Plant in moist; tolerates wet sites soil. Hardy USDA Zone 4 to 8. Aggressive shallow roots; short-lived. Watch for canker.
For a Pacific Northwest native tree of similar character, consider Acer macrophyllum (Bigleaf Maple) for canopy, Cornus nuttallii (Pacific Dogwood) for spring bloom, or Arbutus menziesii (Pacific Madrone) for evergreen sculpture and red bark.
Plant Details
- Botanical
- Salix matsudana (S. babylonica 'Pekinensis')
- Common name
- Chinese (Peking) Willow
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Foliage type
- Deciduous
- Mature size
- 30-50 ft tall × 20-35 ft wide
- Growth rate
- Fast
- Bloom time
- Late winter through early spring
- Bloom color
- Yellow
- Foliage color
- Green
Care Notes
Garden Attributes
- Pacific NW native
- Deer resistant
- Coastal suitable
- Grown organically
- Pollinator value: Bees, Native specialist bees, Butterflies
- Wildlife: Pollinator support, Bird forage, Larval host
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