Create a striking bonsai with this Dragon Willow cutting (Salix matsudana ‘Tortuosa’), prized for its naturally twisted, curly branches and unique growth habit. This thick trunk cutting is perfect for developing a mature, artistic bonsai with character and movement.

Dragon Willows are fast-growing and highly sought after by bonsai enthusiasts for their dramatic appearance and ease of training. Suitable for both indoor and outdoor growing, this variety adapts well and offers a rewarding experience for beginners and experienced growers alike.

Each cutting is hand-selected and ready for propagation, making it an excellent choice for starting your own bonsai project.

Please note: This is a cutting and ships bare root. No pot or soil included. Images may show mature plants for reference only.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 Dragon Willow bonsai cutting
✔️ Thick trunk cutting ready to root
✔️ Bare root (no pot or soil included)
✔️ Suitable for indoor or outdoor bonsai
✔️ Secure packaging for safe delivery

Growing Information

• Common Name: Dragon Willow, Corkscrew Willow
• Botanical Name: Salix matsudana ‘Tortuosa’
• Plant Type: Deciduous tree
• Growth Stage: Cutting
• Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial sun
• Soil: Moist, well-draining soil
• Watering: High; keep consistently moist during rooting
• Mature Height: 20–40 feet (can be maintained small with pruning)
• Growth Rate: Very fast
• USDA Zones: 4–9
• Container Friendly: Yes (ideal for bonsai training)

Care Tip

Place cutting in water or moist soil immediately after arrival. Keep in bright light and maintain constant moisture—willows root quickly and are very beginner-friendly.

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.