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  • SALIX babylonica 'Tortuosa'
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    SALIX babylonica 'Tortuosa'

    Commonly known as Contorted willow, Tortured willow

    Contorted stems and light-green leaves
     
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    • Good to know
      S. babylonica var. pekinensis 'Tortuosa'. The twisted shoots are particularly striking in winter.
    • Ornamental bark
    • Place of origin
      Northern China
    • Deciduous
      Bright-green, tapered, twisted leaves.
    • Fully hardy
    • Denticulate
    • Lanceolate
    • Height
      15m (49ft)
    • Spread
      8m (26ft)
    • Tree
      Fast-growing, upright. Yellow-green catkins
    • Pruning group 1
      Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
      Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
      When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.

    • Hardy - very cold winter
      Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Full sun
    • Narrowly columnar
    • Bee friendly
    • Mature Size
      15m (49ft)
      tree - guide for size not form Average Person
        8m (26ft)
       
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