Corkscrew Willow Hedging | Salix matsudana 'Tortuosa'

Corkscrew Willow Hedging | Salix matsudana 'Tortuosa'Also known as Dragon's Claw Willow, this unusual and attractive deciduous plant can be used as a single species screen or as part of a mixed hedge Distinctive weeping branches and corkscrew like young stems which curl in spirals, producing wavy, contorted leaves. It takes centre stage in winter, when the bare branches are exposed, but also produces colourful pollinator attracting yellow catkins in spring. A fully hardy plant which will reach a height

Its compact and tidy growth habit makes it a popular choice for creating vibrant container displays or enhancing garden pathways

The compact plants are good in exposed sites as they don't suffer from windrock

making them a reliable favourite for gardeners year after year

including salty sea air

so it's important to get the pruning right

Plant these sweet-scented flowers along borders or in pots and welcome the end of winter with their blooms

accented with deep green veins

And because of its small size

this variety has been awarded RHS Plants for Pollinators status

hardy Snow Rose with gorgeous creamy rose flowers that turn a deep pink over the winter

A spot in the bathroom or kitchen would be ideal

Produces blue and white