Species: Salix matsudana 'Tortuosa'
(SAY-licks mat-soo-DAY-nuh)
Dragon's Claw Willow
Found on Course Walks
Map of plant locations
(Plant location data may be incomplete)
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Cultivars
No cultivars listed
Ornamental Characteristics
Tree < 30 feet
20-25 feet
Deciduous
Upright Spreading
Environmental Characteristics
Full sun
5b
Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)
Tolerates salt spray
Occasionally saturated or very wet soil; Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below
Insect Disease
Canker
Bare Root Transplanting
Other
Prone to branch breakage and needs consistent pruning to remove dead wood
Moisture Tolerance Graphic
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Moisture Tolerance
Occasionally saturated or very wet soil
Consistently moist, well-drained soil
Occasional periods of dry soil
Prolonged periods of dry soil
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