Corkscrew/Twisted/Curly Willow owners...

I just planted some corkscrew willows (itty bitty babies) without doing decent research first (I just thought they were so COOL!). I'm trying to find some info... short lived? long lived? root problem? sensitive to lack of water? (that makes sense!) Please share your experience and pics if you have them?

I have one growing that I got a start (about 8 inches tall) from a friend, they rooted readily in water, I mean within weeks totally rooted!. Planted this "cutting" when it was about 8 inches tall, it is now a lovely small tree! nearly 4 feet tall and that is in less than a year. My friend has one growing, it is long lived, grows nearly anywhere, no root problems noted. Does not seem to be sensitive to lack of water. Will sneak out and take a photo tomorrow, it is pouring down rain now. I took mine, and when it started shooting up and out, I took it and started braiding it, when it gets older it will be the coolest looking "trunk" around :)
Will add photo tomorrow if it is NOT pouring down rain here.
Overall, this is the coolest willow I have ever seen!!

I have 2 trees in my front yard. They are so beautiful. As Breezy said, they root fast. Easy to care for and a graceful addition to your yard. I trim the taller limbs in late summer to keep it from getting to tall, to fast. You'll love the tree.

Awesome and beautiful tree! I bought mine 2 years ago - small enought to fit in the back of a small Escort wagon - it is now at least 20' high and the truck is about 10" around.
Like OhioBreezy said, very easy to root and grow your own. Also, I was told it is a "self-pruning" tree. I have not had to do any clipping. I have seen some really big ones that probably could have used a trim - they get top heavy. Good luck w/ yours!!

I thought I read somewhere that they are kind of short lived - maybe 10 years. My mom got her willow starts in a floral arrangement! When she went to toss the spent flowers, there were roots on the willow branches. They lived in a flowerpot for a couple years and stayed small. Then they got planted outside - at my parent's farmette - in a low spot that tends to collect water if there's alot of rain. 2 years after being planted outside, the tree is 20 feet tall and the trunk is as big as a man's wrist. Seems to withstand strong winds without losing branches. Keeps itself in a nice vase shape and is attractive in the winter too. The horses don't seem inclined to eat it which is a plus...

I have one I grew from a cutting, probably about 15 years ago. It has grown fast and is quite a sizeable tree now. It is in a dampish spot and survives are hot dry summers with no sign of stress. It has certainly outlived 10 years and looks as healthy as ever.

I have a corkscrew willow that is at least 20 years old. It is healthy and quite attractive. It is on a hill, so the soil can get quite dry. In fact it has survived a few droughts severe enough to kill nearby maples.