Willow matsudana Tortuosa weeping twisted corkscrew 300mm pot
This is a pre-order item and is on track for November collection.
** Please note, collection dates can shift a little with the season as trees don't always read the calendar. We will let you know the second yours is ready to collect. We will also keep you posted on how things are progressing along the way. **
🌿✨ Willow matsudana Tortuosa weeping twisted corkscrew ✨🌿
Salix matsudana is a fast-growing deciduous willow loved for its elegant form and distinctive twisting stems — a brilliant feature or shade tree for larger spaces and moisture-loving areas. 🌳🍃
🌱 Size & Pot
✔️ 300mm pot – approx. 1.8–2.5m tall right now (height can vary between plants) 🌳
✔️ Strong upright young tree; responds well to shaping and formative pruning ✂️🌿
☀️ Sun & Soil
✔️ Full sun for best growth and shape ☀️
✔️ Adaptable, but thrives in moist soils and can handle occasional wet feet 🌱💧
✔️ Frost tolerant once established ❄️
🍂 Foliage & Seasonal Changes
✔️ Soft green, narrow leaves that create lovely movement in the breeze 🍃🌬️
✔️ Deciduous – drops leaves in winter, then flushes fresh growth in spring 🍂🌱
✔️ Twisting stems add winter interest even when leafless ✨🌿🌳 Growth Habit & Mature Size
✔️ Fast-growing, upright tree that develops a broad canopy with time 🌳
✔️ Grows approx. 10–15m tall × 6–10m wide
✔️ Can be pruned to manage size and encourage denser, more sculptural growth ✂️✅
💡 Special Characteristics
✔️ Rapid shade and shelter in the right spot 🌳🌿
✔️ Beautiful “corkscrew” branching for year-round character ✨
✔️ Great performer near dams, drains, and wetter paddock edges 💧
✔️ Hardy and reliable once established ❄️💪
✔️ Best planted well away from pipes and tight spaces due to vigorous roots 🚰⚠️
🌸 Planting Ideas
✔️ Feature tree in a larger lawn or rural garden where it has room to spread 🌳🏡
✔️ Plant near a dam or seasonal wet area for a natural, moisture-loving screen 💧🌿
✔️ Use as a quick shade tree in open spaces (with plenty of clearance) ☀️🌳
✔️ Pair with other moisture-tolerant trees and grasses for a naturalistic look 🌾🍃
