Willow (Dragon's claw)
Do you want to plant a Willow (Dragon's claw)? Here you will find all the information you need on how to best plant the Willow (Dragon's claw), and on pruning and caring for your Willow (Dragon's claw).
General characteristics of a Willow (Dragon's claw)
The Corkscrew, also known as Curly Willow, is a medium-sized tree or large shrub known primarily for its striking, curled leaves. It is a fast-growing species and well-adapted to wet conditions, such as along rivers and in marshy areas. The Corkscrew Willow blooms in early spring with yellow or green catkins, which are an important source of nectar for bees and other pollinators. The tree has an extensive, shallow root system, which helps it remain stable in wet soil but makes it susceptible to wind. The Corkscrew Willow is a striking and elegant tree that makes a beautiful addition to any garden or landscape. With its unique, twisting branches and graceful, arching habit, this willow is a striking eye-catcher. Although the leaves are not edible for humans, they can be eaten by herbivores such as sheep and goats. Easter branches are often harvested around Easter!
Characteristics
How to plant a Willow (Dragon's claw)
Stick a twig 40 cm deep into moist soil.
How to harvest a Willow (Dragon's claw)
Cut the ends of the pollarded twig with a slanted point. The ends can go straight into the ground!
Caring for and pruning your Willow (Dragon's claw)
Prune once a year to maintain the tree's good shape.
Where does a Willow (Dragon's claw) grow
Thrives in sunny or partially shaded locations and in light sandy, medium loamy, heavy clay, and peaty soil. Tolerates wet soil and tolerates short and long flooding.
General
| Origin |
Native
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| Tree Type | Deciduous tree |
Length and Age
| Length in about 10 years | 6 Up to 8 Meter |
| Reproductive Maturity in How Many Years | 3 Up to 5 year |
| Maximum Age | 30 Up to 50 year |
| Required Space | 30 Up to 50m2 |
| Growth Rate |
Reproduction
| Tree is Self-Pollinating | No |
| Reproduction Method |
To cut (cutting is between 5 and 50 cm)
Makes seedlings
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| Reproduction rate |
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Reproduction rate
| 1. Very low reproduction rate. The plant hardly spreads, has few seeds or vegetative spread (e.g., trees with heavy seeds). |
| 2. Low reproduction rate. Spread via limited seed production or specific conditions required |
| 3. Average reproduction rate. Regular spread, depending on wind, water, or animals, at a moderate speed (e.g., dandelion). |
| 4. High reproduction rate. Many seeds and multiple spread strategies (wind, birds, vegetative). Quickly colonizes open spaces |
| 5. Very high reproduction rate. Invasive species that spread explosively over large distances (e.g., Japanese knotweed). |
Pruning Period
| This Tree is Evergreen | No |
| Summer | No pruning in summer |
| Winter | February tot March |
| Leaf Shapes | Lanceolate |
| Easy to prune | Yes |
Bark Characteristics Seedling (50-200cm)
| Colour |
Bud Characteristics Seedling (50-200cm)
| Colour | |
| Bud Position |
Varied
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| Bud Shape |
Egg-shaped
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Other
| Root |
Broad root system
Superficial rooting
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| Bloom |
Has catkins
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| Wind sensitivity | Moderately sensitive to (sea) wind |
Diseases
| Sensitive to the Following Diseases |
Watermark disease (Willow)
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Harvest/recognition in winter
The bark is grayish-brown with a slightly ribbed texture. In autumn and winter, the curled leaves can often still be found on the ground. The branches are slender, straight, and fairly flexible.
Light requirement of the Willow (Dragon's claw)
The Willow (Dragon's claw) thrives best under these light conditions.
Suitable soil types for the Willow (Dragon's claw)
In this overview, you can find which soil types are best for the Willow (Dragon's claw) to grow.
| Soil type | Suitability |
|---|---|
| light clay |
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| heavy clay |
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| sand |
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| peatland |
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| Loam |
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| Moerig op zand |
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| Lichte zavel |
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| Zware zavel |
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Humidity
A (ground)water level indicates how deep the groundwater usually is below the surface. The higher the Roman numeral, the deeper the groundwater.
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
VIII
Suitable acidity level for the Willow (Dragon's claw)
Each soil type has a certain acidity level, measured in pH values. You can plant the Willow (Dragon's claw) in soil that falls within this range:
0.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
5.5
6.0
6.5
7.0
7.5
8.0
8.5
9.0
Nutritional needs of the Willow (Dragon's claw)
Some soil types offer more nutritional richness than others.
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
5.5
6.0
6.5
7.0
7.5
8.0
8.5
9.0
| 1. | Very nutrient-poor soil |
| 2. | Very nutrient-poor to nutrient-poor soil |
| 3. | Nutrient-poor soil |
| 4. | Nutrient-poor to moderately nutrient-rich soil |
| 5. | Moderately nutrient-rich soil |
| 6. | Moderately nutrient-rich to nutrient-rich soil |
| 7. | Nutrient-rich soil |
| 8. | Extremely nutrient-rich soil |
| 9. | Very extremely nutrient-rich soil |
Humidity
Does Willow (Dragon's claw) like to have its roots in extremely dry (1.0) or wet (9.0) soil?
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
5.5
6.0
6.5
7.0
7.5
8.0
8.5
9.0
| 1. | Extremely dry soils |
| 2. | Extremely dry to dry soils |
| 3. | Dry soils |
| 4. | Dry to dry/moist soils |
| 5. | Dry/moist soils |
| 6. | Dry/moist to moist soils |
| 7. | Moist soils |
| 8. | Moist to wet soils |
| 9. | Wet soils |
To be applied in landscapes
0 = not filled in, 1 = unsuitable, 5 = very suitable
| Landscape | Suitability |
|---|---|
| Agroforestry |
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| Hedge |
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| Hedge |
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| Forest |
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| Feeding hedge |
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| Back yard |
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| Small back yard |
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| Solitary |
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| Wood wall |
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Cultural-historical value
0 = not filled in, 1 = low, 9 = high
Insects
| How many insects typically live on this tree/plant? | |
| Which insect groups live on this tree/plant? |
Bees
Beetles
Lice
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| Are there insects dependent on this species? | No |
| Which insect species are dependent on this tree/plant? |
Birds
| Average number of birds per tree/plant? | |
| Which bird groups live on this tree/plant? |
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Mammals
| Average number of mammals per tree/plant? | |
| Which mammal groups live on this tree/plant? |
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| Are there mammals dependent on this species? | No |
| Which mammal species are dependent on this tree/plant? |
Bloom Period
| Summer | March Up to April |
Tree Species
| Tree species that this tree prefers to grow with |
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Suitable for mammals?
toxic, 1 = unsuitable, 5 = very suitable
| Mammal | Suitability |
|---|---|
| Horse |
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| Human |
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| Beavers |
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| Badgers |
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| Squirrel |
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| Ferret |
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| Goat |
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| Herbivorous rodents |
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| Deer |
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| Dog |
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| Cat |
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| Chicken |
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| Cow |
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| Mouse |
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| Roe deer |
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| Sheep |
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| Pig |
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| Foxes |
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| Wild boar |
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Explanation
Explanation
Edibility
- Toxic: This tree or shrub is toxic to mammals and absolutely unsuitable for consumption.
- Very unsuitable: This tree or shrub is unsuitable for consumption by mammals and can be harmful.
- Unsuitable: This tree or shrub is generally unsuitable for consumption by mammals and can have adverse effects.
- Moderately suitable: This tree or shrub is moderately suitable as food for mammals, possibly with certain risks or limitations.
- Suitable: This tree or shrub is generally suitable as food for mammals, with little to no risks.
- Very suitable: This tree or shrub is very suitable as food for mammals, safe, and of high nutritional value.
Trunk Height
Average Trunk Height (hg) of the basal area median tree
from - to, in whole meters, average
Information not available
Trunk Diameter
(dg) (1.30m) of the basal area median tree.
from - to, in whole centimeters, average
Information not available
Aboveground Biomass
in whole kgInformation not available
Belowground Biomass
in whole kgInformation not available
Substance Binder
| Which substances can be bound or absorbed? |
CO2
Particulate matter
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Carbon Attraction (kf)
| (dg) (1.30m) of the basal area median tree | Deciduous Trees (Kf = 0,48) |
Warming Resistance
| This tree is well resistant to the warming (plus 3 degrees) of our climate and fits into the future of our climate (heat and drought resistant). | Yes |
CO2
| 0. | not filled in |
| 1. | no storage |
| 2. | low storage |
| 3. | moderate storage |
| 4. | high storage |
| 5. | very high storage |
Fine Dust
| 0. | not filled in |
| 1. | no capture capacity |
| 2. | low capture capacity |
| 3. | moderate capture capacity |
| 4. | high capture capacity |
| 5. | very high capture capacity |
This is what an adult tree Willow (Dragon's claw) looks like
Dragon's claw willow - a mature tree
Branch of the dragons' claw willow tree
Dragon's claw willow in winter
This is what a Willow (Dragon's claw) in bloom looks like
Catkins of the dragon's claw willow tree ( masculin )
Dragon's claw willow tree in bloom ( feminin )
This is what the bud of a Willow (Dragon's claw) looks like
Buds of the dragon's claw willow tree
This is what the leaf of a Willow (Dragon's claw) looks like
Leaf of the dragon's claw willow tree