Salix matsudana 'Tortuosa'

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Height

4 to 12 m

Width

4 to 6 m

Flowering Time

March, April

Light/shadow demands

sun

Soil

tolerant of salt, all substrates

Trees and shrubs for bees

Fragrant

Salix matsudana 'Tortuosa'

Characteristics:

Habit

A bizarre large shrub or small tree, 4-8 (12) m tall, 4-6 m wide; ovoid crown, (30 years) umbrella-shaped and scraggly when old; branches ascending and twisted into spirals, twigs very crooked, like corkscrews; fast-growing, initially 50-80 cm, later 30 cm a year; a splendid sight

Crown

broad ovoid, umbrella-shaped, irregular broad ovoid, umbrella-shaped, irregular

Blossom

Inconspicuously dull grey while leaves shoot

Leaves

Early shoots; lanceolate, twisted, pale green, bluish underneath, autumn colours pale yellow, November

Demands

Sun; frost hardy; moderately dry to moist; not wind resistant

Soil

All substrates, not too poor; good for urban areas

Note

Ages quickly, cut back after 10-15 years, otherwise brittle and losing its habit

Hardiness Zone

Zone 5b

Bee pasture/nectar

Yes

Synonyms

S. babylonica 'Tortuosa'

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Product Nr	Options	Price (plus 7% VAT)
99460144	Cont, 60-100	€16.00
99260144	specimen, 3 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, height 150-200	€80.00
99360144	specimen, 3 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, height 200-250	€110.00
99950144	specimen, 3 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, height 250-300	€160.00

Product Nr	Options	Price (plus 7% VAT)
99460144	Cont, 60-100	€16.00
99260144	specimen, 3 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, height 150-200	€80.00
99360144	specimen, 3 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, height 200-250	€110.00
99950144	specimen, 3 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, height 250-300	€160.00