grow your own willow
Living willow season happens once a year! Its a very exciting time for anyone who enjoys planting and growing. When you grow willow, it’s the time of year where everything starts fresh after coppicing. We anxiously away for buds and then tiny leaves to appear!
Planting willow takes a little planning. Living willow orders typically open up in September of the year before you intend to plant. To ensure the best selection, order early!
If you are considering a cutting garden your planting site must provide at least 1/2 day sun, must have access to a water source for weekly deep watering when planted, and be away from septic systems and building foundations.
This fast growing plant can be coppiced (cut down) yearly for a continual supply of weaving rods, or left to grow for two or three years to produce thicker, longer rods suitable for furniture making. Once these larger rods are cut to the ground this miraculous plant just keeps on growing!
Willow cuttings are a great way to start a basketry garden or plant a large area such as a stream bank for erosion control or extensive area for windbreak or privacy.
Cuttings are available for sale to CANADA and the USA.
If you are looking for dried willow for basketry or crafts, please click the link below! We offer sales of Dried Willow when available, not to be confused with LIVE willow cuttings!