Willow Cuttings
Planting hardwood cuttings is by far the best and easiest method of establishing willow plants. They will establish and grow better than rooted plants, because there are no roots that need to recover from being disturbed. Even a 1ft cutting will often grow 6ft or more in the first growing season when planted in weed free soil.
Simply make a hole in the ground with a metal bar, insert the willow cutting and then firm back with your heel. As simple as that!
Planting Season The planting season starts early December and carries on until late March or early April ie when the willow is dormant.
Cutting
Sizes
Cuttings are available in 1,2,3 and 4ft lengths. 1ft cuttings establish and grow well in weed free conditions and may grow 6ft or more long in the 1st growing season. 2ft cuttings also benefit from weed free conditions. 3ft cuttings prefer weed free conditions but will tolerate some weed competition. 4ft cuttings likewise prefer weed free conditions but are more tolerant of weeds. They are planted 12 to 16 inches deep below most other weed roots and the new shoots get enough light above the weed leaves.
As a general rule, shorter cuttings establish and grow well in weed free conditions, whereas longer cuttings have more stored energy and therefore will establish and grow better in unfavourable conditions.
Cutting Prices.
Cuttings are priced according to size and quantity. Varieties may be mixed to obtain quantity price.
Prices include delivery to UK mainland. (Some areas of North Scotland cost extra, please contact us) NB: We are happy to quote for larger orders.
There is a minimum order of £50 for willow cuttings.
Length
Quantity
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<
100
100-299
300+
1
ft
80p
ea.
50p
ea.
45p
ea.
2
ft
£1.00
ea.
80p
ea.
70p
ea.
3
ft
£1.40
ea.
£1.30
ea.
£1.20
ea.
4
ft
£1.80
ea.
£1.50
ea.
£1.40
ea.
The
following are normally available, but other varieties not
listed may be available sometimes. Please phone 01594
861782 to enquire
VIMINALIS
Osier SUPER WILLOW
Ref: C.VIM
Very vigorous, producing long straight rods up to 3m+ (1O'+)
a year. Traditionally used to make sturdy, practical baskets
for fishing and agricultural use. Two year old material
is often used for hurdle uprights, furniture, etc. Other
uses include living structures, windbreaks, soil stabilisation,
waste filtration, fuel production, and artist charcoal.
Long leaves and catkins. see
cuttings prices table
DASYCLADOS
"SUPER WILLOW"
Ref: C.DAS
Very vigorous hybrid willow. Slightly shorter but thicker
than viminalis. Suitable for windbreaks, soil stabilisation,
waste filtration, and fuel production. Broad leaves
CHINESE
"SUPER WILLOW"
Ref: C.CHIN
Very vigorous producing long rods up to 3m+ (10'+). Shiny
green stems turning orangey shades towards tips. Suitable
for living structures, soil stabilisation, waste filtration,
fuel production, ornamental use. Attractive long, narrow
leaves and abundant catkins
see cuttings prices table
Q83
"SUPER WILLOW" (hybrid of viminalis and triandra) Ref:
C.Q83
The vigour of viminalis and weaving qualities of triandra.
Attractive medium brown stems. Triandra-like leaves and
catkins. Favoured by hurdle makers, and suitable for other
willow crafts including large basketry and living structures.
Also useful for soil stabilisation, waste filtration and
ornamental use. Not suitable for extreme environments.
TRIANDRA
Almond-leafed Willow
Ref: C.TRI
Traditional basket willow still grown commercially today
in Somerset levels. Brown bark. Useful for dried willow
crafts and living willow structures and ornamental use.
Glossy serrated leaves, catkins. Does not like extreme environments.
DAPHNOIDES
Violet Willow
Ref: C.DAPH
Tough, vigorous and decorative, deep violet rods up to 2-3m.
Some side shoots. Useful for living structures, windbreaks,
waste filtration and colourful stems in winter. Attractive
leaves and catkins.
PURPUREA
Ref: C.PUR
Traditional basket variety producing medium fine rods up
to 2m long. Mainly green in colour. Attractive blue/green
glaucus leaves. Will make an attractive garden hedge.
HARRISONS SEEDLING
Ref: C.HAR
Originally grown by the Harrison family, well known Willow growers in Berkshire at the end of the 19th century. A productive and colourful variety making it a popular choice for Crafts and Ornamental use.
VITELLINA
Ref: C.VIT
Rich yellow coloured stems make this a popular variety for
landscape work. Can be grown as a shrub or a tree. Suitable
for a garden hedge.
FLANDERS
RED
Ref: C.FLAN
Hybrid of albe and fragilis. A highly sought after basket
variety producing long straight rods that dry to a rich
orangey brown. Rods up to 2m+
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