WILLOW CUTTINGS
8 Specialist Varieties of Willow Cuttings for Planting for Basketmaking
Jenny and Issy have over 50 years shared knowledge of willow growing and have cultivated 6 different willow beds in their time. The cuttings they sell are tried and tested specialist willow for basketmaking, fencing, plant supports, hoop making, sculpture and much more.
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If you are looking for guidance on how to plant a willow bed you can find more information in Jenny's book, Willow.​​
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We also run willow growing courses each year at Oldfields Farm in Worcestershire. Book for 2025 courses HERE
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What are Willow Cuttings?
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Willow cuttings, also known as willow sticks or wands and are a simple and effective way to propagate willow plants.
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How to plant?
Insert a 30cm cutting into your prepared ground, ensuring that the buds are facing upwards, and leaving about 10 cm above the surface.
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How to grow?
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Choose an open, low lying, south facing site if possible. Willow cuttings grow best in a weed-free soil or with some kind of weed suppressant.
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Willow varieties?
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There are many types of willow within the Salix species, including Salix purpurea, Salix triandra and Salix viminalis. Our willows are from these three categories.
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When to plant ?
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The ideal time to plant is in the winter, after the leaf have fallen in late autumn and before bud burst in early spring. For us T
this is usually between early December and late February or early March.
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