‘Corkscrew Willow’ ‘Dragons Claw Willow’. Corkscrew willow with undulating leaves and light green branchlets.
Uncoppiced it will grow into a small tree reaching 6-9 m high. Max Height 6m to 9m. Full Sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Salix Matsudana ‘Caradoc’
Corkscrew willow with undulating leaves and light green branchlets.
Uncoppiced it will grow into a small tree reaching 6-9 m high.
Description
Additional information
| Generic | Salix |
|---|---|
| Species | Matsudana |
| Varietry | 'Caradoc' |
| Common Name | 'Corkscrew Willow' 'Dragons Claw Willow' |
| Flower Colour | |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full Sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 6m, 9m |
| Family | Salicaceae |
| Spread | |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Upright, Twisting |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | |
| Border | Border, Woodland |
| Toxicity | |
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