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Forestry Specialty Products - Species Characteristics

Cultivar Name - Golden Curls Willow  

 Botanical Information 

Genus: Salix 
Species: matsudana 


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Plant Type: Tree / Shrub 
Native: No 
Height at Maturity 30 feet 
Width at Maturity 15 feet 
Hardiness Zone: 5 to 8 
Commercial Product of Interest: Decorative stems 
Growth Requirements

Moisture: Prefers moist soils. 
Soil: Does not like shallow chalky soils. 
Desirable pH: Adaptable 
Sun / Shade: Full sun 

Means of Propagation

Seedling: No 
Rooted Cuttings: Yes 
Tissue Culture: No 
Grafted Seedlings: No 
Layering: No 

Harvest

Years to First Harvest:
Years to Full Harvest: 3-4 
Harvest Method - Manual: Yes 
Harvest Method - Mechanical: No 

Production Information

Price per Stem (U.S. $):

Labor Requirements (hours/plant)

Costs (U.S. $)

  Establishment  
Site Preparation
( per Linear Foot ):
0.05 
Planting Cost
( per plant ):
0.30 
Plant Material
( per plant ):
0.70 
Initial Weed Control - 2nd & 3rd year control ( per plant ): 0.2 
Initial Weed Control - Replacement of Mortality: 20% 

Additional Costs (U.S. $)

Potential Problems

Degree of Invasiness: No 
Degree of Suckering: No 
Growth Rate: Rapid 
Seeding Rate: No 

Other Information

Additional Comment:   Photo: Oregon State University 
Data Source(s): 52