[WANTED] Weeping Willow

[Hutch11]

Hey guys/gals,

I am wanting to purchase a Weeping Willow Bonsai.. it was my mums favourite tree and I have fond memories sitting under our tree at home on many hot afternoons as a family.. if anyone knows where I can get one please let me know,

Kindest Regards

Hutch

[Handy Mick]

Hutch, if you find one on the side of the road, just cut where you want, even up to several inches diameter, put in a bucket of water for 3-4 weeks then in to a pot, wulla, you have a willow. easy

[Hutch11]

Thanks Mick,

I thought that might be the case, as I have read a lot about willow water etc etc.. have u tried this,, I will head out tommorrow and look. Whats the best way to cut it, ie with a saw or secatuers (bad spelling)

[Hutch11]

also when u say put in a bucket of water, I assume u mean about 1/3 in the water and 2/3 out. Is that all that is needed?? gee that seems so simple?

[Crowie]

Mick,
Do you mean cutting off at the base of the trunk like with olives or can you just chop any branch you choose and soak?
I read somewhere that olives only work with this technique if cut at the trunk.
Is it the same with willows?

[Handy Mick]

just cut the branch where you want the roots to start, and where you want the trunk to finish. All into a bucket only has to be 1-2 inches or so full, just keep a eye on the water level though. yeh, use the water for your cuttings of other trees.
I have some contorted willows in a bucket.

[Bretts]

Hi Hutch
There is some discussion about this here
viewtopic.php?f=129&t=3810&hilit=willow
And various links to other discussions about it are also in that thread.