Corkscrew Willow Tree Salix matsudana ‘Tortuosa’ 3 Ft Tall Bare Root Fast Growing Shade Tree

Product Overview

The Corkscrew Willow Tree (Salix matsudana ‘Tortuosa’) is a distinctive ornamental tree known for its naturally twisted, curly branches. This live tree arrives bare root and approximately 3 feet tall, ready to be planted as a unique focal point in your garden or landscape.

Key Features

• Fast-growing deciduous tree with a graceful growth habit
• Distinctive corkscrew-shaped branches providing year-round visual interest
• Healthy nursery-grown tree shipped bare root with roots wrapped to maintain moisture
• Includes planting instructions for easy establishment
• Ideal for shade, landscaping, or decorative planting

Growing Information

• Common Names: Corkscrew Willow, Dragon Willow
• Botanical Name: Salix matsudana ‘Tortuosa’
• Plant Type: Deciduous tree
• Sun Requirements: Full sun
• Soil: Prefers moist, well-draining soil
• Watering: Requires consistently moist soil, high water needs
• Mature Height: 20 to 40 feet
• Growth Rate: Very fast
• USDA Zones: 4 to 9
• Container Friendly: No, best planted in the ground

For best results, plant the Corkscrew Willow in a sunny location with access to moisture. Regular watering during establishment and occasional pruning will help maintain its unique structure and promote healthy growth.

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.