Willow. An upright tree with twisted branches and twisted bright green leaves. Produces yellow-green catkins in spring. Max Height 15m. Max Spread 8m. Flowers March to May. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Salix babylonica var. pekinensis ‘Tortuosa’
An upright tree with twisted branches and twisted bright green leaves. Produces yellow-green catkins in spring.
Category: Trees
Additional information
Generic | Salix |
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Species | babylonica |
Varietry | var. pekinensis 'Tortuosa' |
Common Name | Willow |
Flower Colour | yellow, green |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Height | 15m |
Family | Salicaceae |
Spread | 8m |
Growth Speed | Fast |
Growth Habit | Columnar |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | March, May |
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Moisture | Moist |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Border |
Toxicity | |
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