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	\| ~~name~~ = ~~Chinese~~ Willow		\|genus=Salix
	\| ~~status~~ =		\|species=matsudana
			\|taxo_author=Koidz.
	~~secure~~		\|common_name=Peking willow, Hankow Willow, Weeping willow
	\| ~~image~~ = ~~Peking-willow.jpg~~		\|habit=tree
	\| ~~image_width~~ = ~~240px~~		\|habit_ref=Sunset
	\| ~~image_caption~~ = ~~Chinese Willow (cv. 'Tortuosa') <br/>planted in the [[Jardin botanique de Montréal]]~~		\|Min ht box=40
	\| ~~regnum~~ = ~~[[Plant]]ae~~		\|Min ht metric=ft
	\| ~~divisio~~ = ~~[[Flowering plant~~\|~~Magnoliophyta]]~~		\|Max ht box=50
	\| ~~classis~~ = ~~[[Dicotyledon~~\|~~Magnoliopsida]]~~		\|Max ht metric=ft
	\| ~~ordo~~ = ~~[[Malpighiales]]~~		\|height_ref=Sunset National Garden Book
	\| ~~familia~~ = ~~[[Salicaceae]]~~		\|lifespan=perennial
	\| ~~genus~~ = ~~''[[Willow~~\|~~Salix]]''~~		\|life_ref=Sunset National Garden Book
	\| ~~species~~ = ~~'''''S~~. ~~matsudana'''''~~		\|exposure=sun
	\| ~~binomial~~ = ~~''Salix matsudana''~~		\|sun_ref=Sunset National Garden Book
	\| ~~binomial_authority~~ = ~~[[Gen~~'~~ichi Koidzumi\|Koidz.]]~~		\|water=wet, moist, moderate
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			\|image_caption=Chinese Willow (cv. 'Tortuosa')
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	~~{{commons\|Salix_matsudana_tortuosa\|Chinese Willow 'Tortuosa'}}~~

	The '''Chinese Willow''' (''Salix matsudana''), also known as the Hankow Willow, Curly Willow or Globe Willow, is a species of [[willow]] native to northwestern [[China]]. The species is named in honour of [[Sadahisa Matsudo]], a [[Japan]]ese [[botanist]].		The '''Chinese Willow''' (''Salix matsudana''), also known as the Hankow Willow, Curly Willow or Globe Willow, is a species of [[willow]] native to northwestern [[China]]. The species is named in honour of [[Sadahisa Matsudo]], a [[Japan]]ese [[botanist]].

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	Many botanists treat ''Salix matsudana'' as a [[Synonymy\|synonym]] of the [[Peking Willow]] ''Salix babylonica'', which, despite its botanical name, is also native to northern China. The only reported difference between the two is that ''S. matsudana'' has two [[nectar]]ies in each female flower, whereas ''S. babylonica'' has only one; however this character is not reliable in many willows (e.g. [[Crack Willow]] can have either one or two), so even this difference may mean nothing.		Many botanists treat ''Salix matsudana'' as a [[Synonymy\|synonym]] of the [[Peking Willow]] ''Salix babylonica'', which, despite its botanical name, is also native to northern China. The only reported difference between the two is that ''S. matsudana'' has two [[nectar]]ies in each female flower, whereas ''S. babylonica'' has only one; however this character is not reliable in many willows (e.g. [[Crack Willow]] can have either one or two), so even this difference may mean nothing.

	~~==Cultivation and uses==~~
	Chinese Willow has been introduced into many areas as an [[ornamental plant\|ornamental tree]], including [[Australia]], [[Europe]] and [[North America]]. A particularly popular [[cultivar]] is ''Salix matsudana'' 'Tortuosa', the "Corkscrew Willow", in which the branches and twigs grow in a spiral, twisting manner. As a result of the ornamental shape of the branches and twigs, this cultivar is commonly used as a [[bonsai]] plant and for floral arrangements.		Chinese Willow has been introduced into many areas as an [[ornamental plant\|ornamental tree]], including [[Australia]], [[Europe]] and [[North America]]. A particularly popular [[cultivar]] is ''Salix matsudana'' 'Tortuosa', the "Corkscrew Willow", in which the branches and twigs grow in a spiral, twisting manner. As a result of the ornamental shape of the branches and twigs, this cultivar is commonly used as a [[bonsai]] plant and for floral arrangements.

	The plant is very susceptible to [[canker]]s, and is weak-wooded and prone to storm damage. Cultivars that have been selected to resist this include 'Golden Curls', a [[hybrid]] with the [[White Willow]] (''Salix alba''), 'Scarlet Curls', and 'Navajo', the "Navajo Willow" selected in the southwest US.		The plant is very susceptible to [[canker]]s, and is weak-wooded and prone to storm damage.

			==Cultivation==


			===Propagation===


			===Pests and diseases===


			==Varieties==
			Cultivars that have been selected to resist this include 'Golden Curls', a [[hybrid]] with the [[White Willow]] (''Salix alba''), 'Scarlet Curls', and 'Navajo', the "Navajo Willow" selected in the southwest US.

	Another cultivar of hybrid origin between Chinese Willow and White Willow is 'Austree'; this is an exceptionally fast-growing cultivar with straight (not contorted) branches, sold for screening and fast tree cover. However it too is very prone to cankers and other diseases, making it very short-lived and unsuitable for most of the purposes for which it is sold.		Another cultivar of hybrid origin between Chinese Willow and White Willow is 'Austree'; this is an exceptionally fast-growing cultivar with straight (not contorted) branches, sold for screening and fast tree cover. However it too is very prone to cankers and other diseases, making it very short-lived and unsuitable for most of the purposes for which it is sold.

	~~[[Category~~:~~Salicaceae~~\|~~Willow~~, ~~Chinese]]~~		==Gallery==
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			Image:Upload.png\| photo 1
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			==References==
			<references/>
			<!--- xxxxx *Flora: The Gardener's Bible, by Sean Hogan. Global Book Publishing, 2003. ISBN 0881925381 -->
			<!--- xxxxx *American Horticultural Society: A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants, by Christopher Brickell, Judith D. Zuk. 1996. ISBN 0789419432 -->
			<!--- xxxxx *Sunset National Garden Book. Sunset Books, Inc., 1997. ISBN 0376038608 -->

			==External links==
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{{Taxobox
| color = lightgreen
| name = Chinese Willow
| status =

secure
| image = Peking-willow.jpg
| image_width = 240px
| image_caption = Chinese Willow (cv. 'Tortuosa') <br/>planted in the [[Jardin botanique de Montréal]]
| regnum = [[Plant]]ae
| divisio = [[Flowering plant|Magnoliophyta]]
| classis = [[Dicotyledon|Magnoliopsida]]
| ordo = [[Malpighiales]]
| familia = [[Salicaceae]]
| genus = ''[[Willow|Salix]]''
| species = '''''S. matsudana'''''
| binomial = ''Salix matsudana''
| binomial_authority = [[Gen'ichi Koidzumi|Koidz.]]
}}

{{commons|Salix_matsudana_tortuosa|Chinese Willow 'Tortuosa'}}

The '''Chinese Willow''' (''Salix matsudana''), also known as the Hankow Willow, Curly Willow or Globe Willow, is a species of [[willow]] native to northwestern [[China]]. The species is named in honour of [[Sadahisa Matsudo]], a [[Japan]]ese [[botanist]].

It is a medium-sized to large [[deciduous]] tree, growing up to 20-25 m tall. It is upright and grows rapidly, but has a short lifespan. It has narrow, light green leaves, around 4-10 cm long and 1-2 cm broad. The [[flower]]s are [[catkin]]s produced early in the spring; it is [[plant sexuality|dioecious]], with the male and female catkins on separate trees.

Many botanists treat ''Salix matsudana'' as a [[Synonymy|synonym]] of the [[Peking Willow]] ''Salix babylonica'', which, despite its botanical name, is also native to northern China. The only reported difference between the two is that ''S. matsudana'' has two [[nectar]]ies in each female flower, whereas ''S. babylonica'' has only one; however this character is not reliable in many willows (e.g. [[Crack Willow]] can have either one or two), so even this difference may mean nothing.

==Cultivation and uses==
Chinese Willow has been introduced into many areas as an [[ornamental plant|ornamental tree]], including [[Australia]], [[Europe]] and [[North America]]. A particularly popular [[cultivar]] is ''Salix matsudana'' 'Tortuosa', the "Corkscrew Willow", in which the branches and twigs grow in a spiral, twisting manner. As a result of the ornamental shape of the branches and twigs, this cultivar is commonly used as a [[bonsai]] plant and for floral arrangements.

The plant is very susceptible to [[canker]]s, and is weak-wooded and prone to storm damage. Cultivars that have been selected to resist this include 'Golden Curls', a [[hybrid]] with the [[White Willow]] (''Salix alba''), 'Scarlet Curls', and 'Navajo', the "Navajo Willow" selected in the southwest US.

Another cultivar of hybrid origin between Chinese Willow and White Willow is 'Austree'; this is an exceptionally fast-growing cultivar with straight (not contorted) branches, sold for screening and fast tree cover. However it too is very prone to cankers and other diseases, making it very short-lived and unsuitable for most of the purposes for which it is sold.

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