Home > Question >

When is the best time to prune a contorted willow tree?

Our Advice:

The corkscrew or dragons claw willow (Salix pekinensis Tortuosa) is usually pruned in autumn or early winter. You can cut back quite hard and the young shoots make ideal indoor decorations for Christmas. Any dead wood can be cut out in summer when it is easier to spot.

This video may also help:

Here are some related questions:

Not what you are looking for?

If you can't find what you are looking for on the website then you can ask one of our experts. To get in touch with us Click Here

We will try to get back to you with an answer as soon as we can.

Here is some more information for you:

Did you find this answer useful? Subscribe to our newsletter for gardeing news, projects, special offers and competitions.

Ask another gardening question:

Learn More About Pests and Diseases

Gardening Projects for September

---

How to Propagate Lilies from Bulbils

How to plant through weed-suppressing membrane

How to care for your lawn in Autumn

How to Store Apples

Latest Gardening Videos

---

Will tulips grow in the shade?

How do I prune lavender?

How can I get rid of mushrooms growing in my lawn?

Why are my pansies and violas wilting?

Cultivating Melons

Moving House and Taking the Garden with You | Garden Ideas | Val Bradley

All Videos

Explore Gardens from Around the World

Aswan Botanical Garden
Aswan, Egypt

Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
Cape Town, South Africa

Singapore Botanic Gardens
Singapore

Rio de Janeiro Botanical Gardens
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Butchart Gardens
British Columbia, Canada

Gardens of the Generalife, Alhambra
Granada, Spain