willow & cherry blossom
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I've got a 6 branches/stems of willow sitting in water indoors & they've taken root. Q1. Can i now plant these in the garden? Where should i plant them, against a wall in a sunny spot or against a wall in a partially shaded area? (i've only got a small garden) Q2. Do i need to cut them back after i plant it so that it grows from just above ground, how much should i cut off? I've seen some Chinese shops selling what i think are Chinese or Japanese blossoms, similar to the willow i have but shorter & with pink flowers, can i do the same with these ie. let them sit in water until they take root & grow them in the garden? thanks. Sue. |
willow & cherry blossom
HI Sue your willow cuttings are capable of growing into large trees. Give them a sunny spot in the garden with a good deal of space. Don't cut them back either. Derryl Killan - Calgary, Alberta I've got a 6 branches/stems of willow sitting in water indoors & they've taken root. Q1. Can i now plant these in the garden? Where should i plant them, against a wall in a sunny spot or against a wall in a partially shaded area? (i've only got a small garden) Q2. Do i need to cut them back after i plant it so that it grows from just above ground, how much should i cut off? I've seen some Chinese shops selling what i think are Chinese or Japanese blossoms, similar to the willow i have but shorter & with pink flowers, can i do the same with these ie. let them sit in water until they take root & grow them in the garden? thanks. Sue. |
willow & cherry blossom
"anon." wrote in message ... Hello, I've got a 6 branches/stems of willow sitting in water indoors & they've taken root. Q1. Can i now plant these in the garden? Where should i plant them, against a wall in a sunny spot or against a wall in a partially shaded area? (i've only got a small garden) Q2. Do i need to cut them back after i plant it so that it grows from just above ground, how much should i cut off? Fresh cut Willow should be planted directly into the ground, throughout the dormant months, without roots - it roots very easily. As your Willow has already rooted you could either dig a hole big enough to accommodate the roots or cut the stem above the roots and plant in a 9-12" deep hole that is just wide enough to accommodate the stem. I have a tool that is called a Derby Dibber, which is a giant dibber with a long handle and foot hold - it makes the job very easy when you are planting a willow tunnel ;-) If you don't want the Willow to grow into a tree you can cut it down to the ground, in the dormant months, but maybe I would wait until next year to make sure the stem is well rooted. Willow likes a lot of water, so I think you should make sure it is planted in the wettest part of your garden. Otherwise I don't think it is fussy whether it is in sun or shade. HTH Natalie |
willow & cherry blossom
"Natalie" wrote in message ... : : SNIP : : Willow likes a lot of water, so I think you should make sure it is planted : in the wettest part of your garden. Otherwise I don't think it is fussy : whether it is in sun or shade. : : HTH : : Natalie : Don't plant it too near the house because it will take so much water when it gets bigger that your foundations could be affected. K |
willow & cherry blossom
Thanks to everyone who has contributed. All advice noted & will proceed as
instructed, hopefully with a nice willow next winter. Sue. anon. wrote in message ... Hello, I've got a 6 branches/stems of willow sitting in water indoors & they've taken root. Q1. Can i now plant these in the garden? Where should i plant them, against a wall in a sunny spot or against a wall in a partially shaded area? (i've only got a small garden) Q2. Do i need to cut them back after i plant it so that it grows from just above ground, how much should i cut off? I've seen some Chinese shops selling what i think are Chinese or Japanese blossoms, similar to the willow i have but shorter & with pink flowers, can i do the same with these ie. let them sit in water until they take root & grow them in the garden? thanks. Sue. |
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