Salix matsudana Caradoc - Corkscrew Willow
Salix matsudana Caradoc - Corkscrew Willow
Salix matsudana x alba Caradoc
Chinese Willow, Corkscrew Willow, Dragon's Claw Willow
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Description
Salix matsudana 'Caradoc' is a twisted willow which is particularly interesting throughout the year, both for its very bright yellow-green spiralled branches and its unusually textured leaves. This medium-sized deciduous tree thrives particularly well near water, where it becomes a remarkable specimen tree. It can also be planted near a building that will enhance its picturesque silhouette.
Salix matsudana 'Caradoc' is also marketed under the names Salix x sepulcralis 'Caradoc', Salix babylonica var. pekinensis 'Caradoc', or even Salix matsudana tortuosa 'Caradoc'. It is a horticultural variety resulting from the cross-breeding between Salix matsudana 'Tortuosa' and Salix alba 'Vitellina'. Like all willows (Salix), it belongs to the salicaceae family.
The twisted willow 'Caradoc', with rather rapid growth, can reach a height of 10 m with a spread of 6 m after 20 years. Its branches are entirely spiralled and twisted. In spring, new shoots of a fluorescent yellow-green develop, adorned with finely lanceolate green leaves that are also twisted. In autumn, the leaves turn a bright yellow before falling. During winter, after the leaves have dropped, the stems change from yellow-green to an orange-yellow or amber colour. In very cold regions, the stems covered with a fine layer of snow are particularly decorative. Flowering occurs in early spring, on the bare branches, between March and April. It takes the form of charming, small white catkins. Salix matsudana 'Caradoc' can be pruned in winter to reduce its size and encourage the development of new decorative stems. If left unpruned, it will form a tall tree.
Salix Caradoc requires constantly moist soil, making it perfect near ponds and natural pools or along riverbanks. It thrives in rich, clayey, sandy, or loamy soil, alongside perennial wetland plants. This tree also tolerates coastal conditions. Plant it as a specimen tree, and it will stand out in any landscape. Its twisted stems have a unique pattern that is admired both in the garden and in floral arrangements.
Tip: Collect fallen leaves in autumn and burn them if the tree shows black spots (anthracnose) or orange-yellow (rust) during its growth. Once all the leaves have fallen, treat with Bordeaux mixture.
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Planting and care
Salix matsudana 'Caradoc' is best planted in autumn, from September to November, in any moist or damp, fairly heavy soil, in a sunny position. Water and mulch the young plants. To limit growth, periodically and severely cut back all the branches to form a pollarded tree, a sort of stump from which numerous shoots emerge. A short pruning of this type during winter is often the best way to contain anthracnose attacks (black spots, cracks).
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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