Twisted Willow

Ooops! I should have looked at this photo first! It atready IS big, isn't it!

Its latin name is Salix babylonica 'Tortuosa'. Sorry - I was a teacher in my past life! It's in the blood.........

Yes unfortunately I don't think the lady who lived here could cope with it and it has gone a little mad! It is lovely though and Puppy cat thinks it is a fantastic climing tree! As for latin names I have recently graduated and my degree immersed me in animal taxonomy so I have a great interest in all these new latin names!

Wooppee!!! A fellow-'Latin-ite'!! You'll be in - dare I suggest it - good company here, Numbaten!

I coppice all our willows/osiers in February every other year, and they're more than happy with this seemingly brutal treatment. Though Puppy might object!
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Really glad to hear it, Elle! It's so much easier to ID a plant with a latin name, especially if someone is looking for one to buy - then they can get the EXACT one they want!