Golden Curls Curly Willow
Salix x 'Golden Curls'
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| $150+ | $24.99 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Golden Curls Curly Willow highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Brand
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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 RateFast
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Fall Color
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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
Plant a grand garden statement with the expressive branches and foliage of large-scale Golden Curls Curly Willow (Salix matsudana 'Golden Curls'). Contorted, twisting bronze branches create a marvelous impression that you'll never forget!
Golden Curls Willow is a desirable landscape tree that was awarded the esteemed Award of Garden Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society. It's easy to achieve a poetic presentation with their downturned, curling limbs covered in unique leaves that are long, slender and curled.
Planting and Application:
Fast-growing trees with four seasons of interest are extremely valuable...especially if they tolerate periodically wet soils. Golden Curls develops gracefully weeping new growth that matures into an attractive, rounded oval
- Plant one in a low-lying area to create a Rain Garden to filter potentially polluted water runoff. Add NatureHills.com Spring Rain Garden Pocket Garden and Summer Rain Garden Pocket Garden for flowering native perennials for "pops" of color and texture.
- What Cutting Garden would be complete without stems of curly willow? Grow your own supply to weave them into arrangements through the year.
- Capture their fanciful reflection with a pond-side planting. Give them plenty of room to reach their mature height and spread and place seating under their fantastic canopy.
- Even gardeners with smaller spaces can grow Golden Curls Curly Willow. Simply keep them smaller with pruning to ground level every three years for a dynamic screening shrub.
- Turn a landscape challenge into a rewarding haven! Butterflies, pollinators and birds love their spring catkins and sheltering canopy; but deer tend to leave this cultivar alone.
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Ensure Golden Curls Curly Willow receives an even schedule of moisture. Mulch is recommended after planting to keep the root zone cool and moist...just be sure to pull it back away from directly touching the trunk.
- You'll be pleased with the Nature Hills Root Booster added to the planting hole. After all, this symbiotic formula provides a life-long support of the tiny feeder roots without "wearing out".
- Water your new tree well before planting, and plan to drench the planting hole afterward planting to eliminate air pockets. Get expert planting tips from the NatureHills.com Horticulture Team.
- Renew a larger tree by simply removing a few of the longest, largest limbs periodically to encourage young, colorful growth. Prune to the ground for size control every three years to maintain as a shrub.
