filter_vintage Salicaceae Plants yard Outdoor plants

Salix matsudana Tortuosa

Dragon's Claw Willow

A unique deciduous ornamental tree featuring distinctively twisted, contorted branches resembling dragon claws. Fast-growing and best suited for water features in large gardens.

yard Outdoor plants wb_sunny Half-shade / Sun pets Not pet-safe

info Pot sizes shown are estimations. Real dimensions may vary depending on the merchant.

Pot Size -

Merchant	Pot Size	Availability	Price
	-	In Stock	$25.00	Buy

Pot Size 2-3 in

Merchant	Pot Size	Availability	Price
	2-3 in	In Stock	$16.00	Buy

info

Plant Details

Common Name	Dragon's Claw Willow
Family	Salicaceae
Genus	Salix
Species	Matsudana
Variety	Tortuosa
Origin	China
Blooming	Foliage plant, small catkins appear in early spring before leaves emerge
Leaf Color	Green turning yellow in autumn
Sunlight	Half-shade / Sun
Category	Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly	close No

yard

Care & Maintenance

terrain

Soil

Moist, fertile, loamy soil tolerant of wet conditions; does not tolerate drought well

water_drop

Watering

High water demand. Keep soil consistently moist. Ideal near ponds or streams.

light_mode

Sunlight & Care

Requires full sun for best branch curling and growth; tolerates partial shade but less vigorous

science

Fertilization

Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring before new growth begins

content_cut

Pruning

Prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage twisting; remove dead wood timely

Pest Control Aphid Caterpillar Scale Insect Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

calendar_month

Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

eco Leaf Persistence 8 months

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

thermostat

Growing Parameters

thermostat

Temperature

-4° – 100°

Fahrenheit

Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth

water_drop

Humidity

40% – 95%

% relative

Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in

light_mode

Light (LUX)

1000 – 40000

Lux

Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface

wb_sunny

Light (PAR)

100 – 2500

mmol/m²/s

Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity

water

Soil Moisture

60% – 80%

% volumetric

Water content in the growing medium

bolt

Soil EC

200 – 1500

mS/cm

Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

Related Plants

Salix matsudana

Peking Willow

account_treeSalicaceae location_onEast Asia

from $16

check_circleIn Stock

yard2-3 in

parkOutdoor plants

Salix

Willow

account_treeSalicaceae location_onNorthern Hemisphere

info Price unavailable

parkOutdoor plants petsPet friendly

Salix alba

White Willow

account_treeSalicaceae location_onEurope, North Africa, Western Asia