I recently accquired a log (not a trimming or exsisting trunk) from the family who bought my Poppy's homestead after he passed away. It is about 4ft long and 1ft in diameter and it has 3-4 sprouts. Is there any way to save them? Do I plant the log, seperate the log into pieces, dig out the sprouts? What can I do to save this tree? It would kill me to have it die.
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You can do it, but it is not the right time. It should be late fall or early winter. Here is an article with details: homeguides.sfgate.com/
Judy is correct, it is not the right time to do this. However, you may loose what you have if you take no action. Weeping willows contain a natural rooting hormone which is why your log is sprouting. Judging from your photo, I would probably cut the log into 3 sections, each with one sprout showing.
It sounds like mhawkins has very good advice but you may want to try to start one in a large pot so you can move it if necessary for the best light or just so you can baby it.
i did some research and it seems a lot of sites say it will not make much difference whether you plant in spring or fall.
I hope you have good luck with all of your "cutting".
Just an FYI. You can also start new trees by dipping a part of a branch into rooting hormone and then into peatmoss. I have started several this way.
Thank you SO much. I plan on planting it tomorrow. It will receive much love and care and hopefully be as beautiful as the Weeping Willow on my Poppy's property.
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