Salix babylonica 'Annularis' (Ram's horn willow)

Botanical name: Salix babylonica 'Annularis'
Common name(s): Ram's horn willow
Categories: Trees

Plant description:

A weeping willow with leaves that are spirally curled, similar to a ram’s horn. S. babylonica ‘Spiral Red’ has beautiful twisted red stems that are ideal for flower arrangements. ‘Tortuosa’ (dragon’s claw willow) is a form with twisted and contorted branches. It makes an excellent form plant for cold gardens.

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Synonym: Salix babylonica ‘Crispa’

Botanical Pronunciation: –

Salix babylonica 'Annularis' requirements and features

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Evergreen

Never Sheds All of Its Foliage.

Semi Deciduous

Sheds Part of Its Foliage During Winter/Autumn.

Deciduous

Sheds Its Leaves Annually

Full Sun

Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.

Half Sun

Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.

Shade

Prefers Low Light Levels.

Frost Hardy

Can Handle frost without damage.

Semi Frost Hardy

Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.

Frost Sensitive

Will Get Damaged and Possibly Killed During Periods of Frost.

High Watering

Requires Frequent Watering.

Moderate Watering

Requires Regular Watering.

Low Watering

Requires Little Water.

High Maintenance

Requires Regular Maintenance.

Moderate Maintenance

Requires moderate maintenance.

Low Maintenance

Requires little maintenance.

Pruning Required

Needs to be Pruned.

Indigenous

Originates in South Africa.

Non Indigenous

Exotic to South Africa.

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Plant Attributes
Additional Information

Botanical name	Salix babylonica 'Annularis'
Plant Care	Deciduous Deciduous – Sheds Its Leaves Annually Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day. Frost Hardy Frost Hardy – Can Handle frost without damage. Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering. Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa.
Size	4 m * 3 m
Categories	Trees
Common name(s)	Ram's horn willow
Origin	China
Foliage	This tree bears leaves that are spirally curled, similar to a ram’s horn.
Uses in landscape design	Makes an excellent form plant for cold gardens.
Recommended varieties	S. babylonica ‘Spiral Red’ has beautiful twisted red stems that are ideal for flower arrangements. ‘Tortuosa’ (dragon’s claw willow) is a form with twisted and contorted branches. It makes an excellent form plant for cold gardens.

This tree bears leaves that are spirally curled, similar to a ram’s horn.

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Salix babylonica 'Annularis' (Ram's horn willow)