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SCIENTIFIC NAME
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COMMON NAME
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Salix matsudana Koidz.
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Hankow Willow
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PLANT FAMILY
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SIZE GROUP
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PLANT TYPE
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Salicaceae
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7
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deciduous tree
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GROWTH HABIT, RATE:
Oval crown in species, 'Golden Curls' is semi-pendulous, fast growing.
ADAPTABILITY:
Full sun, performs well in moist soils.
FUNCTIONS:
Specimen, also used for decorative cut branches.
PROBLEMS AND MAINTENANCE:
Short-lived, canker, weak-wooded, storm damage.
NATIVE RANGE:
China
USEFUL RANGE (USDA Zones):
Zones 4-8
SUBSPECIES, VARIETIES, CULTIVARS:
Confusing taxonomy for this and cultivars- 'Tortuousa'- Corkscrew willow, twigs
and branches spiral. 'Golden Curls'
isa a weeping form, a hybrid with S. alba. Scarlet CurlsŪ has reddish
twigs and a weeping habit.
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