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eileen stuebing -- USDA Zone 5
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 Mar-23-02, 08:06 PM (EST)
 
"willow trees"
 
   I've planted 6 willow cuttings in pots and they are growing. When fall comes, what should I do with them? Should I plant them in the ground, bring them inside for the winter or leave them in their pots til spring?


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Diane Franklin -- USDA Zone 5
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1. "RE: willow trees"
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   Hi Eileen, It is funny you have willows growing in pots, I also have two in pots on my porch. I have been waiting for the drought to get over because they are so much easier to care for on the porch without sufficent rain.

I plan on planting mine soon, they have a good root system so they should make it fine. You want them to get established before the ground freezes. Don't fertilize them when you plant. This will encourage new growth and with winter around the corner you dont' want new growth; it is too tender. Just make sure they have plenty of water right up to ground freeze.

Deer will eat willows and almost any sapling, so protect them the first couple years with fencing. I got my two 'curly willows' from my sister because the deer kept 'trimming' hers, lucky me! You might even have to protect them longer than two years from rabbits and deer. It depends on how many you have around your yard.

We made circular fences from 'critter fence' that we put around young trees and bushes during the winter, then use them for other things during the rest of the year. They last forever and are great for protection. If it is windy around your yard, use tent stakes to keep them in place.

Happy Gardening, Diane


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maryann -- USDA Zone 5
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 Jun-03-02, 07:11 AM (EST)
 
2. "RE: willow trees"
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   Hi there, Diane,
I am rooting a few cuttings from willows and remember a method you had for planting them which included the use of the water they were rooted in. Could you ever direct me to that hint area? Thanks


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Diane Franklin -- USDA Zone 5
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3. "RE: willow trees"
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   Hi Maryann,
You will find the "Willow Rooting" entry on "More Helpful" Tips, "page 2" for 7-9-01. You will need to go to Tip of the Week, go to the bottom of each page and click on 'more helpful tips' or 'next page' until you get back to "page 2".

Hope this isn't too confusing. Write back if you can't find it.

Bye, Diane


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maryann
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 Jun-07-02, 04:34 PM (EST)
 
4. "RE: willow trees"
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   Hi there, Diane, I did find the page on willow "water" used to water your new plantings. Coincidentally, one of my dtrs saw a program Re: willow water containing a natural rooting hormone. This process recommends steeping small, thin, fine, cut up willow branches for 24 hours, straining out the branches, bottling the liquid and using it as a rooting hormone. This person claims you can root any "hardwood" by placing cuttings in perlite (type), peat or sand. This person also removes all foliage from cuttings to promote root growth. This sounds cheap (thrifty sounds better) and easy enough to make it worth a try. I'll see if I can find out more. In the meantime I'll try it.
Take care! Keep up the good work! maryann


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maryann eightdtrs -- USDA Zone 5
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 Sep-16-02, 12:49 PM (EST)
 
5. "RE: willow trees"
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   I was just reading through many of your helpful hints and see that you seem to remove your "critter fences" during the summer from around your young trees (willow and other) Does this work well for you? I've always been afraid to, since the deer ramble through eating prime stuff all summer, but boy, is it a nuisance to remove 8-10 fences every time you mow. Thanks maryann


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Diane
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 Sep-17-02, 10:23 PM (EST)
 
6. "RE: willow trees"
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   Hi There!
Yes, our critter fences are moved to vegetables during the spring and summer because that is where we need them most. During that time there is usually enough other green food around for the deer not to bother the trees. I am not saying they won't ever eat young trees during the summer but it is more likely during the snowy part of the year. We have some curly willow trees that still have fencing around them because they are special to me (got them from my sister) and I don't want to take the chance. You have to weigh things and give them priorities depending on the chances you are willing to take or how much a hassle mowing is.

Bye, Diane


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JAREN -- USDA Zone 21742
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 Mar-29-06, 07:29 PM (EST)
 
7. "RE: willow trees"
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   >Hi There!
>I HAVE ROOTED A WILLOW TREE AND I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHEN THE BEST TIME TO PLANT IT WOULD BE.
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>Bye, JAREN


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