"tom&barbara" wrote in message
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: Hi folks,
:
: We planted a Salix back in winter and it has been growing and doing
: really well. We recently noticed a shoot growing out of the trunk near
: to the base, it is now a branch and growing rapidly, problem is that
: the leaves on this particular branch are totally different to the
: leaves on the Salix???
:
: Any ideas on the why's and wherefore's anyone and what should we do
: about it?
:
: Thanks in advance
:
: Gail

Suspect it is growing from the rootstock, i.e. a sucker, so pull it gently
downwards and off as otherwise the stronger rootstock will take over

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