Xela's Garden

Willow twisted

Genus: Salix.

Species: Salix babylonica.

Planted Shenstone 03.10 back garden in pot
04.11 replacement
Bought 03.10 at Morrisons £2
04.11. ditto for replacement

Salix babylonica - 'Tortuosa' (Twisted Willow)
Type Tree, Deciduous, Flowering
Form Compact Rounded Tree, Architectural Form
Size Small Tree (1.5 to 3m height)
Colours Yellow Flowers (Winter), Medium green Foliage
Care Some Maintenance Required - Tough Plant
Hardiness Frost hardy
Growth Fast Growing Plant

This shrubby willow flourishes on moist / wet soils of any type in part / full sun. It is fast growing, and will require pruning to produce distinctive twisted growth there - it is fast growing and should be planted well away from house.

Plant Strengths: Attractive autumn colour; Ornamental winter bark / tracery; All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant; Attractive form or foliage for all year interest; Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils; Tolerates cold exposed locations; Tolerates heavy clay soils; Produces winter flowers.

Plant Weaknesses: Invasive/spreading root growth; Invasive top growth.

(Source: www.findmeplants.co.uk)

Specific pest(s):

* Aphids
* , Caterpillars
* , Leaf beetles (willow and poplar)
* , Sawflies

Specific diseases(s):

* Anthracnose diseases
* , Rust

Pruning:
Can be hard-pruned or pollarded every 3-4 years.
Propagation method(s):
Hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Skill rating:
Beginner
Maintenance hours / year:
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