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Buy Salix alba 'Swizzle Stick'

Also Known As

Salix 'Swizzle Stick'
Salix alba 'Swizzlestick'
Corkscrew Willow
White Willow

Plant type

tree

size

H: 10'-20'
W: 8'

planting zones

2a-10b

1 gallon bagged root ball | $26

Ships UPS, flat charge based on order total

30 at Gossler Farms

4 inch pot | $18

Ships USPS, based on weight/location

Fewer than 20 at Secret Garden Growers

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Salix alba 'Swizzle Stick' plant details

Salix alba 'Swizzle Stick' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salix alba 'Swizzle Stick'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: salicaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 - 8 FT - wide, 10 FT - 20 FT - tall
Uses: compact, fall color, winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salix alba 'Swizzle Stick'

USDA Zones: 2a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This fun strange plant is an upright willow with contorted stems that are orange, red and yellow in winter. Very fun, especially when winter comes.

By: Gossler Farms

Smaller selection of corkscrew willow to 20' tall and 6' wide (smaller with annual coppicing) valued for its contorted, bright orange winter stems that virtually GLOW against the gray sky. Branches are prized by flower arrangers and are also long lasting

By: Secret Garden Growers

A striking selection found by Darrell Probst. This is a vertically upright and corkscrewed selection of Salix alba and a perfect option for smaller gardens. With the advent of cold weather, the bare stems become bright orange and yellow. This can be coppiced, cut to the ground in late winter for new bright stems to 10'.