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See what our great customers had to say about the Salix x matsudana Dwarf 'Golden Idol'.

This compact willow is a dream. It grows amazingly fast, getting to 15-20 feet in just a few years. I've owned two, and the most recent that I bought in fall of 2007 has grown to 8' in the first year in the ground. From experience it should be up to 15' by the end of next summer. The branches are very beautiful all four seasons and are great to cut and use dried in a vase. Even the leaves are curly! Rabbits ate into the trunk a bit this year, so a little plastic guard would be a good idea. You can plant underneath this tree as well, since it offers filtered, not full, shade.

Reviewed on Oct-05-2008

I ordered this tree in late June. When it arrived it was small and not too many leaves as some do fall off in transport which is normal. It's now October 2nd, and I cannot believe how fast it is growing and how it filled out already. It's beautiful! I love how the branches droop like a regular weeping willow and move with the breeze. This one has a lot of character because of it's twisting leaves and branches. Thank you Sooner for sending such a healthy tree at such a great price!

Reviewed on Oct-04-2008