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Salix caprea Curly Locks - Great Sallow
Salix caprea Curly Locks - Great Sallow
Salix caprea Curly Locks - Great Sallow
Salix caprea Curly Locks - Great Sallow
Original tree but be careful, its lifespan is limited; it dies after about 10 years. I’ve had two, but I haven’t bought any more because I’m fed up with replacing them.
Agnès , 09/09/2024
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Salix caprea 'Curly Locks' is a variety of Goat Willow, which, once grafted onto a stem, is distinguished by its twisted and weeping branches, giving the plant aesthetic appeal. Extremely elegant and moderately sized, reaching a height of about 1.50 to 2 metres, it is perfectly suited for small gardens, as well as container gardening on the terrace. In late winter, over several weeks, it puts on a show with its bare and shiny branches covered in silver and silky catkins, followed by golden anthers laden with pollen, highly appreciated by pollinating insects. Hardy and very easy to grow, it thrives in full sun or partial shade and adapts to any soil, even relatively dry in summer. When the catkins bloom, the branches become particularly decorative and blend perfectly into floral arrangements.
Salix caprea, more commonly known as Goat Willow, and sometimes called Pussy Willow or Great Sallow, is a species of shrubs or small trees in the Salicaceae family. There are approximately 360 species found in temperate and cold regions of the northern hemisphere. Its name comes from Latin and Frankish, derived from a Celtic root meaning "near water". Its leaves are deciduous, alternate, oval or lanceolate. As a dioecious plant, the flowers are arranged in upright catkins, either male or female, carried on separate plants. Once fertilised, the female flowers transform into two-valved capsules that release cottony seeds. They are pollinated by wind or insects. Willows, like birches, are the first trees to colonise fallow land, especially riverbanks. They prefer sunny locations and light, moist soils with a pH between 5.5 and 7.5. Goat Willow is a pioneer species and ubiquitous, being found in diverse and extensive territories. It is a light-demanding species, less exclusively associated with wet areas than most other willow species.
The 'Curly Locks' variety was discovered in the Netherlands in the 1990s. It is a male willow grafted onto a stem, with the height of the plant determined by the length of the stem. It has a characteristic upright habit, consisting of a vertical trunk topped with a regular and weeping crown. With rapid growth, this small willow reaches a height of 1.50 to 2.50 metres and a spread of 1.20 to 1.80 meters at maturity depending on the height of the graft point. The trunk is covered with smooth grey-green bark, which takes on an ash-grey hue and a cracked and fissured texture with age. The branches, with smooth bark, are reddish-brown with orange highlights and twist and turn outward and downward in all directions. The deciduous foliage consists of oval or lanceolate, 6 to 9 cm long, thick and leathery leaves, matte green on top and whitish and downy on the underside. They turn orange and brown before falling for the winter. The spectacular flowering occurs in March-April, before the leaves appear, on one-year-old branches. 'Curly Locks' only produces male catkins, which are extremely decorative, pleasantly scented and nectar-rich. These ovoid to oblong, 3 to 7 cm long catkins, are initially covered in silvery-white silky hairs and release tiny yellow flowers that are very decorative and covered in pollen.
In addition to its rapid growth, Salix caprea 'Curly Locks' can tolerate severe pruning, allowing it to be contained to a desired size and generate new, fresher, and more colourful branches. It can adapt to all types of soils, whether acidic, neutral, or alkaline. It prefers a sunny exposure but can easily tolerate partial shade. While it appreciates moist soils, it can tolerate a certain level of drought, which is not the case for all willows. Moreover, it is a very hardy plant, withstanding temperatures as low as -30°C. Low-maintenance and easy to grow, it requires almost no care and will reward you with beautiful flowering branches that can be used in bouquets.
In the category of willows, there is a great diversity of varieties, each one as unique as the next. Salix caprea 'Curly Locks', stands out for its aesthetic appeal and architectural form. Its distinctive stature allows this willow to easily stand out in a natural space, a wild-style garden, a well-maintained contemporary space, by a pond, or even in a miniature garden. To highlight its architectural form, it can be accompanied by long-flowering ground cover perennials (Ajuga, Tradescantia), perennials with sculptural and colourful foliage (dwarf Hostas, Houttuynia cordata Chameleon), grasses (Acorus, Carex morrowii), or evergreen shrubs like Nandina domestica Fire Power or dwarf bamboos. Finally, a few bulbs like Snowdrops, with their white bell-shaped flowers heralding spring, can perfect the composition. Its controlled growth and robustness also make it an ideal plant to grow in a large container. It will enhance the charm of a terrace, patio, or balcony, provided it receives periodic watering.
Properties: Like all willows, this variety contains a substance similar to aspirin in its bark. It is nectar-rich and bee-friendly: bees that forage on it produce a golden yellow honey with green iridescence, which takes on amber to beige hues as it ages. Its flavour is sweet, floral and slightly woody. Its foliage was once used as fodder for goats.
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Plant the Curly Locks Willow in full sun or partial shade. It is not very demanding in terms of soil as long as it has a certain depth to allow the bush to find some moisture in case of drought. In hot regions, once the plant is established, a generous watering every 15 days or 3 weeks will be sufficient. It will adapt equally well to light, rocky and sandy soil as it will to heavy, clayey and very moist soil. Limestone is not a problem. Ideally, when planting, use a mixture composed of half potting soil and half garden soil. It is perfectly resistant to cold and heavy frosts. To promote a bushy habit and the formation of branches bearing catkins, prune quite short after flowering, every year. Protect all cutting wounds with a healing sealant.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.