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Twisted willow

R6JogR6Jog Posts: 2
in Problem solving
We planted 2 twisted willows last year. One is fine  but the other one appears to have a disease. Its around 12ft tall and the trunk has gone orange/rust colour and there are red lumps on many leaves. Also it seems to be dripping from the upper branches. Can it be saved or should we remove it to save the other one planted a few feet away?

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  • ObelixxObelixx Posts: 30,090
    That doesn't sound good.  I would get it out and get rid asap.   Take cuttings of the healthy one.   Make them aout 2' long, remove the lower leaves and then stand them in a vase or bucket of water till they grow roots.  That way you'll have spares, just in case.
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  • Guernsey Donkey2Guernsey Donkey2 Posts: 6,713
    Agree with @Obelixx, I have no idea what the cause of the orange/rust colour on the trunk either, but removing the tree seems to make sense.  As explained, these trees are easy to grow from cuttings and I have done this with our established twisted willow many times - roots will soon appear if the cuttings are inserted in an old 1 litre plastic bottle or similar container - keep it well topped up with water, they are very thirsty trees.
  • R6JogR6Jog Posts: 2
    Thank you, job for today then
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