Am I right in thinking that a willow whip or cutting is a baby willow tree? If so I would consign them to the bonfire or compost heap, before I would let them near my house and garden. They may have been free of initial cost, but you may pay a heavy price in the long run.
Ha ha it sounds like you are not a willow fan then wonderboy. Still waiting for variety ID if anyone can help. I have put some in for a hedge. I need to strim an area before starting my teepee or igloo.
I've planted some routed cuttings to make a twisted willow screen to devide a path and border this year and could do with some advice.
They're of varying sizes and i have in mind to weave them together. I heard somewhere recently that cutting them down will make them sprout more, like coppicing. Should i do that or prune back just to the main stems?
Actually am rethinking the whole idea because of the roots though!
I have planted some as a screen and intend weaving them. I think im at the same stage i was wondering wether to cut back to main stem, but kind of decided to leave it to next year. Im happy with it so far Though, i think its going to be good.
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Am I right in thinking that a willow whip or cutting is a baby willow tree?
If so I would consign them to the bonfire or compost heap, before I would let them near my house and garden. They may have been free of initial cost, but you may pay a heavy price in the long run.
Ha ha it sounds like you are not a willow fan then wonderboy. Still waiting for variety ID if anyone can help. I have put some in for a hedge. I need to strim an area before starting my teepee or igloo.
I've planted some routed cuttings to make a twisted willow screen to devide a path and border this year and could do with some advice.
They're of varying sizes and i have in mind to weave them together. I heard somewhere recently that cutting them down will make them sprout more, like coppicing. Should i do that or prune back just to the main stems?
Actually am rethinking the whole idea because of the roots though!
I have planted some as a screen and intend weaving them. I think im at the same stage i was wondering wether to cut back to main stem, but kind of decided to leave it to next year. Im happy with it so far Though, i think its going to be good.