This is a
very odd shrub, its twig and branch growth pattern is unmatched anywhere. As
you can tell from the picture it is truly living up to its name; it’s twisting
all over the place.
The spot it
should be planted in, is wherever the foot traffic is the greatest. Comments
like, “look at that weird bush” or “what’s wrong with bush” and “I think that
bush needs a drink” will be the conversations of the passersby.
That last
comment will be spoken more often, it always looks like its heart shaped leaves
are wilting. This does make it difficult to know when it is actually dry; but
since it doesn’t require much moisture don’t give in to the concerns of your
guests.
It does
flower some sad little long yellow thing in the very early spring, but if you
haven’t seen a flower out in the landscaping in six months, even something like
this may spark an interest; but the twisting stems are its claim to fame.
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Very cool! I will have to keep this plant in mind for when we have a yard to landscape :)
ReplyDeleteI was told yesterday that my corkscrew Bush was on it's last legs lol
ReplyDeleteI love it
A true conversation piece
I have one in the yard of our new home. At least half of it is dead, and the stuff growing from the root is straight. How do I propagate it? Or can I buy a new one?
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