Salix arctica

[miker]

Just came in today. I think it could make an interesting accent plant, or perhaps even bonsai. I really like the gnarly, twisted growth habit and, as it is a tundra(!) plant, it won't be needing winter protection ever. Pictures tomorrow (the ones I took did not save).

 

[cockroach]

? I have a mental picture of what you described.

Now an uploaded image to compare it to would help a lot. lol

 

[miker]

Okay, well maybe not too much there at this point but I think it's cute. Can't wait to see it leaf out.

 

[Halifax]

Lovely. I have two Boyd's willows (Salix boydii) that I inherited from a collector who had to move to NYC and I am hoping that they survive the current extreme cold. The architecture is remarkable.

Where did you get your trees?

 

[AJL]

Nice tree with potential- willow is also very easy to root cuttings so plant any shoots you prune off and you will soon have a mini forest!
Here are a couple of UK native species I grew from cuttings