Curly Locks Willow
Salix caprea 'Curly Locks'
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Curly Locks Willow highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Pollinator Friendly
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Fragrant
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodEarly Spring, Late Spring
Growing Zones 4-8
Wild, wiggling branches make Curly Locks Willow (Salix caprea 'Curly Locks') an incredible landscape asset for winter interest. Contorted, red-orange branches sweep downward in a lyrical display...catching the eye of all who see it in the garden.
Held on a standard trunk, you and your guests can truly study and appreciate the unique beauty of these special Willows. You'll especially love them in early springtime, for their fuzzy silver catkins held along the length of each bare branch that open into golden-yellow over time.
Planting and Application:
You won't be the only one to fall in love with the spring blooms...butterflies truly appreciate the early season nectar. These wildlife-friendly plants entice beneficial pollinators, and the local songbirds who are their natural predators.
- Plant one as a free-form garden sculpture to study forevermore. Tuck it somewhere in your front yard planting or courtyard as a showy accent; or create a Destination Spot at the end of a long path to highlight it's special style.
- Keep a trio in oversized garden containers for a sophisticated urban balcony, patio or terrace. You'll achieve a fabulous privacy screen, as well as a dynamic feature.
- Even the summer leaves are curly! Soon after the catkins turn golden-yellow, the foliage emerges to catch the wind with a restful rustle of blissful white noise...perfect for masking discordant sounds of the city.
- Why not use a paired set of Curly Locks Willow on either side of a garden entrance? They would look incredible "popped" against a Privet, Laurel or Bay hedge, wouldn't they?
- If you design with flowers, Curly Locks is a must-have in your Cutting Garden. Not only do you have access to those incredible twisting branches, you can include the catkins in spring arrangements, as well!
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Like all Willow, Curly Locks does best with even moisture. After planting, apply a three-inch layer of mulch all around the base to reduce surface evaporation...then pull it back away from directly touching the trunk.
- Use Nature Hills Root Booster in the planting hole. The symbiotic formula provides a life-long support of the tiny feeder roots without "wearing out".
- Position your Willow Curly Locks tree carefully in the planting hole; taking the time to study all it's angles. Get expert planting tips from the NatureHills.com Horticulture Team.
- Wait until the catkins have turned yellow to make any pruning cuts to shape your sculptural focal tree. Reduce the size by taking the longest branches off at the top of the tree...or cut all the branches evenly at the bottom if you want to see an "umbrella" shape.
