sparky wrote:
Hi

I wonder if anyone would be kind enough to offer me some advice - I
have just bought a Kilmarnock willow which I have planted

It is now in its Catkin stage and I'm wondering what is the best way
to prune / keep in shape and generally care for it

We are in a similar situation here. It seems to me that upward growth
should be discouraged but I'm not sure when to apply the knife.

A gander through the archive may help with the rest:
http://www.google.com/groups?as_q=ki...ec.ga rdening

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William Tasso