growing weeping willow??

chris w · Post by **chris w** » August 12th, 2009, 4:37 pm

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?

Bretts · Post by **Bretts** » August 12th, 2009, 4:56 pm

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.

Post by **Steven** » August 12th, 2009, 4:57 pm

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!

Regards,
Steven

chris w · Post by **chris w** » August 12th, 2009, 5:00 pm

thanks guys great help =)

Psymo · Post by **Psymo** » August 12th, 2009, 9:47 pm

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.

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