AusBonsai

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

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

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)

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?

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?

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.

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.