Remarkable tree with very twisted branches, twigs and leaves. Sometimes also cultivated as a shrub. Young trees have an oval crown but as the tree ages, a more round shape develops. When mature, the yellowish grey trunk is deeply grooved. The young twigs twist like a cork screw and are yellowish green. The lanceolate leaves are bright green on top and greyish green underneath. The leaves are 7 - 14 cm long and 1.2 cm wide with a finely serrated edge. The leaves are also very curly, rendering the grey underside very visible. The flowers appear before the leaves emerge. 'Tortuosa' is a decorative tree especially in the winter, with its twisted, yellow branches. The branches are displayed in vases particularly during Easter.
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Salix babylonica 'Tortuosa' can eventually reach a height of 6 - 10 (14) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.
Salix babylonica 'Tortuosa' is среднерастущий and can eventually reach a height of 6 - 10 (14) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.
The right time to plant Salix babylonica 'Tortuosa' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Salix babylonica 'Tortuosa' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.