YELLOWSTONE ARBORETUM
" Stewards of the Natural Environment "
Billings, Montana @ ZooMontana
Photo 2015
Corkscrew Willow Collection
Homestead Collection
GPS 45D 43' 58" N / 108D 37' 22" W
A# 2000-067 H14
Family: Saliacaceae
Origin: Hybrid cross S.alba 'Tristas' ans S.matsudana 'Tortuosa'
Common name: Golden Curls Willow, Corkscrew Willow
Location: North of Homestead House near bridge
Number in accession: 1
Note: Major pruning 2018 to remove aged and damaged branches
Tree or Plant Type: Tree
Foliage: Deciduous (seasonally loses leaves)
Native Locale: Non-native
Landscape Uses: Shade tree, Specimen
Size Range: Large tree (more than 40 feet)
Mature Height: 75-100 feet
Mature Width: 50-100 feet
Light Exposure: Full sun (6 hrs direct light daily), Partial sun/shade (4-6 hrs light daily)
Hardiness Zones: Zone 2, Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8
Soil Preference: Moist, well-drained soil, Wet soil
Acid Soils: Tolerant
Alkaline Soils: Tolerant
Salt Spray: Moderately Tolerant
Soil Salt: Tolerant
Drought Conditions: Intolerant
Poor Drainage: Tolerant
Planting Considerations: Highly susceptible to ice damage, Roots prone to invading sewer pipes, Weak wood and branch structure
Ornamental Interest: Spring blossoms, Fall color, Showy flowers
Season of Interest: Late winter, Early spring, Early fall, Mid fall
Flower Color & Fragrance: Inconspicuous
Shape or Form: Weeping
Growth Rate: Fast
Transplants Well: Yes
Wildlife: Birds, Insect pollinator
CRITIQUE
Golden weeping willow is so named for its brilliant yellow twigs and graceful, drooping form. Like all willows, this cultivar is very tolerant of wet sites; it is also highly susceptible to storm damage.
2018-Non-accessioned H29
Located east side of large Koi Pond
A# 2018-021 H19
Salix matsudana
Family: Saliacacae
Origin: Japan
Common name: Golden Curls Willow
Location: Homestead House-North of large Koi Pond
Number in accession: 1
Note: Bush form
A# 2018-NA H29
Family: Saliacacae
Origin: Unknown
Common name: Golden Curls Willow, Corkscrew Willow
Location: Eastern side of large pond nr.Maple
Number in accession: 1
Note: This specimen was non-accessioned