The Salix matsudana is commonly called curly willow because of the loosely curling shape of its branches.It is also known as the corkscrew willow, Pekin willow, Hankow willow, twisted-twig willow a… ...

The twisted willow can grow to five metres or so and it forms an upright tree while the hazel is smaller, more mounded in shape.

The tree may mature quickly but it is not long lived, generally dying off at 25 to 30 years of age. It is a native of Asia with an invasive root system. It is messy, dropping lots of twigs, and it ...