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Starting a Weeping Willow Tree from a Cutting

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April 20, 2017

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.

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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.

Weeping Willow Log Sprouting - log with sprouts
 

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April 20, 20170 found this helpful

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/grow-weeping-willow-tree-using-branch...

 
April 21, 20170 found this helpful

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.

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Then, following the guidelines in the web site Judy recommended, plant the log pieces. Between the action of the rooting hormone and the decay of the wood you should produce at least one good tree.

 

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April 21, 20171 found this helpful

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".

 

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April 21, 20171 found this helpful

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.

 
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March 13, 2017

These twigs were in a arrangement I received. They are now budding out -growing. Do I need to repot them? How do I care for them?

Weeping Willow Twigs Sprouting - twigs in with peace lily
 

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March 13, 20170 found this helpful

Are they developing roots? Dip the ends in some rooting hormone then put into some peat moss or good rich potting soil.

 

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March 13, 20170 found this helpful

I would also put rooting hormone on them and put in a soil-less potting mix. Once the plant takes off, I would repot in potting soil.

 

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March 14, 20170 found this helpful

These twigs were most likely just for adding some sort of "definition" to this arrangement but now it looks like these "twigs" will soon take over your pot.

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I would definitely recommend removing this from your pot and if you like it then just repot in any good potting soil. You will soon be able to tell if you really like it as it looks like a very fast growing plant and may even be a vine.

 

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March 14, 20170 found this helpful

Willows are large fast growing trees that root and bud very easily. You only need to shove a freshly cut twig into the ground and it will grow of its own accord without any help from rooting powders. However, if you want to grow one in a pot you could look up how to bonsai it. They prefer the outdoors

 
June 21, 20170 found this helpful

It looks like a Twisted Willow, a relatively small tree. I was just looking to see if I can use cuttings to propagate. Looks like it!

 
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May 25, 2013

I have a weeping willow tree in my back yard. I would like to know how to prune and start another tree with my pruning

By David

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May 25, 20130 found this helpful

I found these actually on this site:

www.thriftyfun.com/.../Starting-a-Weeping-Willow-Tree-from...

I might actually try this myself!

 
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September 26, 2017

I am trying to grow a weeping willow tree from a branch. I understand you can boil a branch in water to make a rooting hormone for other plants, if I boil my branch in water will it help the branch itself to grow?


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September 26, 20170 found this helpful

Step 1
Gather fresh branches from the tree or ground. No bigger than a pencil.

Step 2
Remove the leaves and boil.

Step 3
Leave it to steep in half gallon of boiling water for 24 to 48 hours.

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Step 4
Pour into a jar using a colander. Discard all the pieces. It will look like light tea.

Step 5
Store in airtight container.

Step 6
You can keep the willow water in the ridge for up to two months.

 

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September 26, 20171 found this helpful

The answer to your question is no. If you boil this branch in water, it won't help it root or grow. It will only make a rooting hormone to help you grow other plants. If you want to grow a Weeping Willow from a branch you will use these steps.

  1. Find you branch that you want to root to start growing another tree.
  2. Strip all the leaves or extra branches off your main branch.
  3. You don't want this branch to be extremely long. I would keep it around 5 to 6 inches.
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  5. At the bottom of the branch you will need to take a knife and lightly scrap away the bark to expose the white center layer underneath.
  6. Use some Oasis foam that you can purchase at any garden shop or ask a florist in your area for a small piece.
  7. Center the small branch in the middle of the foam. Do not push it all the way to the bottom.
  8. Place the branch and foam into a small container and add water.
  9. You need to keep the foam moist and wet while the roots start to grow.
  10. This can take up to 2 to 3 weeks before you see roots growing outside of the foam.

I wrote an article on the site that gives you step by step instructions on how to plant clipping from trees or flower. Please see this article for photos and further informaiton.

www.thriftyfun.com/Easily-Root-Flower-and-Tree-Cuttings...

 

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September 26, 20170 found this helpful

Boiling is only for the rooting/growth hormone and not for propagating.

  • Several things to consider before planting a willow tree;
  • Is your property large enough to plant a tree at least 35 feet away from any buildings, leach fields and septic systems, you may have room to grow a weeping willow?
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  • Weeping willows form ambitious root systems that relentlessly seek underground water. Within a relatively short time theyll be filling, clogging and destroying your pipes and foundation if planted too close to your house or septic system.
  • Weeping willow trees quickly develop surface roots that can lift sidewalks out of the ground and damage lawnmowers.
  • Most growers advise home owners to plant their cuttings directly in the prepared ground where you wish your tree to grow.
  • Here are some links with lots of information on Willow trees and how to propagate.
  • www.weekendgardener.net/.../how.to.propagate.and.care.for.a.weeping...
  • homeguides.sfgate.com/grow-weeping-willow-tree-using-branch...

Willow trees are one of the fastest growing trees (6 to 8 feet per year) but really should only be planted where the enormous root system will not harm buildings or outer sheds/septic tanks/sidewalks.

 

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October 1, 20170 found this helpful

Hello ! It is not hormone it is aspirin, and you will have the same result if you use real aspirin that is: acetylsalicylic acid. "Sali", in the scientific name of aspirin, comes from "Salix" the scientific name of the willow tree. I agree with Cybergrannie and I think you should be careful and take good advice from a specialist before planting a willow tree, they can literally dry a land, the roots are even able to rise up into other plant's pots to catch water. They can even destroy pavement or even concrete if it is on their way to water by creating a real net of roots. Willow tree also breaks easily, big branches can break and even the trunk can split and break. Think twice before planting one, they are not as invading as bamboos but bamboo is an herb and has no roots to go digging for your duct pipes and they are not heavy when they fall.

 
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August 7, 2019

My parents have a weeping willow in their yard that originally came from my grandparents over 30 years ago. They are selling the house now and I want to have a cutting to grow a new willow.

The problem is I don't have a house with a yard yet. I am house hunting, but we don't have a specific date yet.

How long can I grow the cutting in a pot? I want to take the cutting between now and the next month. I won't have our house with a yard for 2 months to 8 months. How long can it stay in a pot?

Thanks for any help.

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August 7, 20190 found this helpful

You can grow it in 1 gallon or 5 gallon pots. When it is a foot tall you can transplant it. It seems to be a long time to wait. Put it in the 1 gallon first and then the 5 gallon to buy yourself more time.

 

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August 11, 20190 found this helpful

I do not believe there will be a problem with leaving your Weeping Willow in a pot for several months.
But - I do not believe anyone has addressed the real 'meat' of your question.
You do not have a Weeping Willow tree to plant - you plan to start a cutting from this tree and that could present a big problem.

Are you or your parents familiar with starting cutting from trees?
I wonder what the success rate happens to be for a Weeping Willow cutting?
I believe this is the wrong time of year to start cuttings but since you plan to keep it in a pot, I'm not sure.
Since this is a special project I would suggest you do a lot of research on how to start these cuttings and try to start 10 -20 cuttings just to be sure at least one will grow.

From a garden website:

"Cut a young branch from a healthy, mature weeping willow in late fall or early winter, when the tree is dormant. Use a clean, sharp knife to take a branch between 1 and 6 feet long, about 1 to 2 inches in diameter at its base. Choose wood that is firm enough to resist bending easily. Take the branch early in the morning when the trees tissues contain their highest level of moisture for the day. Keep the branch moist and cool before planting."

You can read the rest of the article here:

homeguides.sfgate.com/grow-weeping-willow-tree-using-branch...

You do not say that you will be living in the same USDA site so be sure to check that out.
I'm sure there are other sites with good instructions but you can ask questions on some of the garden forums or ask for help through your local County Extension Office or a Master Gardeners group (your zip code).

npic.orst.edu/.../countyext.htm

 
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December 1, 2014

Where can I get these stems or seeds?

By Lien

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December 5, 20170 found this helpful

Ask around. Once in awhile I see someone on our local facebook swap shop ask for a shoot off of a weeping willow. I usually will clip several branches and give to them. They are very easy to root-just dip into rooting hormone and then peatmoss or even root in water. Ask around, and you will find you probably know someone who has a tree that is very willing to share.

 

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December 5, 20170 found this helpful

I just started a group within my Freecycle group. We are going to swap seeds and seedings. Join a Freecycle group and ask

 
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January 19, 2014

I recently took cuttings from a fallen willow tree and planted some outside, but kept a small cutting to pot inside. The one inside sprouted buds, which have now turned into leaves. I've kept the soil wet and have watered it regularly, but the leaves look sad and droopy now. I can tell it's not very happy. What am I doing wrong? Is it possible to over water it?

It's on a windowsill. It's winter in the UK but it's been quite bright. Do I need to feed it any plant feed? What will make my willow tree cutting happy again.

By Jacqui L.

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February 17, 20170 found this helpful

Try putting a plastic bag over the upper part so that the water loss is not as dramatic.

 
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January 28, 2013

Willow cuttings in a container.I received some weeping willow twigs in the mail. I've already planted them in a small pot. They're about a foot long. They are "not" branches. They are much smaller and thinner than a branch. I've had them for about 2 weeks and the willow buds are starting to sprout leaves. I've noticed that they grow more and more each day. And they seem to grow faster if I water them faster.

My question is, now that they're starting to sprout, will they grow together as one tree? Or will each sprouting twig become its own tree? Also, is it possible to take the willow twigs and entwine them together so when the weeping willow tree grows, the trunk will be braided?

I've tried looking all over online, and I can't find a legitimate answer. The only related searches are about pruning, watering, etc. I know all of this, I just want to know if each twig will be an individual tree.

Thank you so much for your help ((:

By Donna R

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February 4, 20130 found this helpful

Each cutting is an individual tree, if planted in 1 clump you will have a clump of willow trees. Please check with your county extension office for more information on growing your willows, if they can be braided and any other questions you may have. I do hope this helps.

 
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February 7, 2014

If a willow branch started leafing after a week of planting, would it still root?

By Agatha


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July 5, 2012

I'm trying to start a new willow tree. I took cuttings, got them to root in water, but the top lost its leaves and has no new growth. Actually they look quite dead. Will leaves come out eventually? Two cuttings did spout leaves!

By Gail

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