Common Name: Curly willow (peking willow, corkscrew willow)
Scientific Name:
Family: Salicaceae
Genus: Salix
Species: matsudana
Hardiness Zone: 4 to 8
Height: 20 - 30 ft
Width: 15 - 20 ft
Common Characteristics:
Branches and twigs are twisted and spiraled and grow almost parallel to the trunk before curving out horizontally. Young branches are olive green and mature into a gray-brown color. Leaves are very narrow with fine serrations. The bark contains lenticels that are diamond shaped and mature into shallow fissures. Prefer full sun.