This is the first response I have had from when I put my post on about a year ago and that was asking for help.
I did notice that there were some wee red bugs in the leaves and I pulled the leaves off - it seemed to work. I just use the pour and feed food from MIRACLE GRO. It seems to work although not sure if it's the right stuff. The tree seems to be doing OK though
Hope this helps but I wouldn't say my fingers are all that green.
Hi I have Salix Flamingo which this year has completely died at the top but new shoots are growing half way down the trunk. Can you advise if there is anything we can do with this please. Thanks
Are the new growth variegated? If not they may be from below the graft and will be whatever salix it's grafted onto. If that's the case it's over for Flamingo
Recently purchased 2 Salix integra 'Hakuro-nishiki' standard trees, (6 weeks ago) both were doing really well in re-potted generous patio pots with new growth & frond-like tips developing. During recent high winds both were moved into conservatory to protect from toppling over where they remained for 24 hours and given extra watering. However during this "protection" period both developed wilting & dried-out leaves at the tips of branches. Presumably due to the elevated temperature and dryness.....!
On discovery I returned them to patio location and gave a thorough soaking to soil and liberal misting of leaves. This dryness has now extended further into most branches with the tips now noticeably wilted in spite of further watering.
Really disappointed that my efforts to protect has badly backfired!
Do I wait to see if there is a natural recovery, or prune back to the greenery on each stem/branch?
Noticed my salix tree which I bought only 2 months ago, had dropping leaves so I gave it a good soaking. Went in to my garden today and 50% of it has brown shrivelled up leaves. What can I do to save it? Should I cut off the dead leaves?
I’ve got one in my garden that’s over ten years old. I treat it mean and it’s never a problem. I prune whenever I feel the need and quite drastically when all leaves have dropped. Sometimes aphids are a problem though with ants farming up there. I’d cut back anything dead.
Hi. I bought a small willow tree came in pot, a black friday offer. Is this good time in December to plant it outside in garden up in Newcastle. or better plant in planter/container and wait for winter to pass. and a small new planted willow can stay outside in planter in all winter?
They're hardy so no need to worry. Willow won't thrive well in a pot though, and they need a lot of water, so best planted as soon as possible, as long as conditions are reasonable favourable, ie not into frozen ground. You haven't said what kind of willow, or what sort of size though. As the thread is about the flamingo variety, I'm assuming it's that. It could stay in a pot for a while as long as it doesn't dry out, but they're not very suited to pots long term
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Hi Sue,
This is the first response I have had from when I put my post on about a year ago and that was asking for help.
I did notice that there were some wee red bugs in the leaves and I pulled the leaves off - it seemed to work. I just use the pour and feed food from MIRACLE GRO. It seems to work although not sure if it's the right stuff. The tree seems to be doing OK though
Hope this helps but I wouldn't say my fingers are all that green.
All the best Chris
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Recently purchased 2 Salix integra 'Hakuro-nishiki' standard trees, (6 weeks ago) both were doing really well in re-potted generous patio pots with new growth & frond-like tips developing. During recent high winds both were moved into conservatory to protect from toppling over where they remained for 24 hours and given extra watering. However during this "protection" period both developed wilting & dried-out leaves at the tips of branches. Presumably due to the elevated temperature and dryness.....!
On discovery I returned them to patio location and gave a thorough soaking to soil and liberal misting of leaves. This dryness has now extended further into most branches with the tips now noticeably wilted in spite of further watering.
Really disappointed that my efforts to protect has badly backfired!
Do I wait to see if there is a natural recovery, or prune back to the greenery on each stem/branch?
Advice would be greatly appreciated?
and a small new planted willow can stay outside in planter in all winter?
Thank you
You haven't said what kind of willow, or what sort of size though. As the thread is about the flamingo variety, I'm assuming it's that. It could stay in a pot for a while as long as it doesn't dry out, but they're not very suited to pots long term
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...