curly willow - Vinland Valley Nursery

Type:: trees — ornamental
Notable Traits:: attracts butterflies/pollinators
great cut flowers
low-maintenance
ornamental bark
resistant: deer
resistant: disease
resistant: rabbit
tolerates clay soil
wildlife food source
Hardiness:: Zone 5 – 8
Mature Height:: 20-25ft
Light:: part sun/afternoon shade (eastern exposure)
part to full shade (4 hours or less sun)
part to full sun (6 hours or more sun)
shade (northern exposure)
sun (8+ hrs)
sun or shade
Water:: drought tolerant once established
tolerates poor drainage
Foliage:: green
Butterfly Host:: Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Description

Grow in any soil soils in full sun or shade. Prefers full sun. Prune as needed in late winter to early spring, and use twisted branches for funky floral arrangements.