Bring dramatic winter color and sculptural form to your landscape with the Red Bark Curly Willow (Salix x pendulina f. erythroflexuosa)—a striking ornamental willow prized for its twisted, copper‑red branches and graceful, cascading shape. Its vivid red stems intensify through fall and winter, making it one of the most eye‑catching varieties for seasonal arrangements and year‑round garden interest.
Why Gardeners Love the Red Bark Curly Willow
Brilliant Red Twisted Branches: Features contorted stems that turn a deeper copper‑red as temperatures cool, providing exceptional winter color.
Unique Architectural Shape: Grows with a columnar habit that softens into elegant, cascading branches as it matures—an instant focal point in any landscape.
Fast Growing & Vigorous: Responds well to coppicing and produces abundant new red stems each year—ideal for floral designers and crafts.
Perfect for Winter Arrangements: A favorite for cut stems thanks to its bold color and dramatic curl.
Perfect For
Winter‑interest gardens
Floral and decorative cut stems
Specimen plantings
Pond edges or moist landscapes
Naturalized or woodland settings
Growing Info
Thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist to wet soil, similar to other moisture‑loving willow species. Hardy in USDA Zone 5a, it typically reaches 25 ft tall and 15 ft wide, whether grown as a large shrub or a small ornamental tree.
What Makes It Special
Compared to similar varieties like ‘Scarlet Curls,’ the Red Bark Curly Willow develops superior red coloration and more intensely twisted branches, delivering unmatched winter beauty and garden artistry.
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