growing weeping willow??

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growing weeping willow??

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we have a big weeping willow in our backyard that is very old, how would i start a cutting off this tree and use it for a bonsai?
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Pick any size branch you like cut it off with a saw. Plonk this in a bucket of water. In a few weeks it will have roots and should be planted into soil. :D
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Re: growing weeping willow??

Post by Steven »

G'day Chris and welcome to AusBonsai,

Have a read of this post here on AB.C - Wanted: A lead on Weeping Willow to bonsai. There are lots of great tips in that thread.
Good luck mate!

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thanks guys great help =)
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Re: growing weeping willow??

Post by Psymo »

Hi chris

You'll get everything you need to know if you follow that thread.

You might already know that along the creeks in metro Melb' weeping willows grow wild, so if you don't want to chop your tree you can always try there.

About 3 weeks ago i potted up some large branch cuttings and now that spring is on it's way the cuttings have got all these red hot buds poping. :ugeek:
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