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Twigs from lidl.....what are they?

marie austin-walshmarie austin-walsh Posts: 4
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Hi , a neighbour brought these round to me. She bought them at lidl for an Easter display and they have grown roots. Any body any idea what they are? If I plant them will they take over the place?

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  • WelshonionWelshonion Posts: 3,114

    If they root so easily they are willows.  They are sold as room decorations, I think.  I don't imagine they are supposed to be put in water.

  • Busy-LizzieBusy-Lizzie Posts: 23,996

    They could be willow. It roots very easily. Have a look at this link  http://rhs.org.uk/advice/profile?pid=588  you can make arbours etc with it.

    Dordogne and Norfolk. Clay in Dordogne, sandy in Norfolk.
  • nutcutletnutcutlet Posts: 27,441

    I'd need a closer look at the leaves but willow is something that would do that



    In the sticks near Peterborough
  • ElusiveElusive Posts: 992

    definitely Twisted Willow, lovely tree image

  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,128

    Probably corkscrew willow - http://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/details?plantid=1742 

    The branches are often sold for dried decorations indoors - being willow, if in a moist environment they'll grow.  


    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • marie austin-walshmarie austin-walsh Posts: 4

    Thanks everyone. I had a feeling it must be willow. I won't be planting it but I hate to see something go to waste

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