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Old 20-02-2011, 02:01 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
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Default Pruning a wollow

On 20/02/2011 13:01, Jo wrote:
Is now a good time to prune a Weeping Willow (before the leaves appear)?



Yes, my RHS guide advises pruning between autumn and winter, before the
new growth starts. Apparently, you should see a whippy central leader
which "should never be pruned". Willows, however, do not enjoy hard
pruning.

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