Stan:

When, and how (i.e. how close to the tree trunk does one make the cutting, and all that stuff!), does one take "willow cuttings", what kind of dirt and container do you put the cuttings in, etc..

This would be from some mature willow trees - don't know the name of the willow, but it has very shiny leaves! Thank you. Your help would be most appreciated. Your show is excellent!

Pat

You can begin taking willow cuttings in about 2 weeks for a rooted cutting ready to be planted outdoors by mid June.

Have a large nursery pot filled with moist peat moss, and in an area of cool and darkened conditions.

Cut the ends of the stems to about 12 to 16 inches. The cut should be just below a dormant bud. Use of rooting hormone powder is a good idea, but if you find it difficult to pick some up, you will still do well with out the Stim Root number 3.

When the cuttings are struck [taken], plunge the stems, heavy end down, into the peat moss to a depth of 6 or 8 inches. Water them once, and leave until rooted. Don't let the peat moss dry, but not soaking wet either.

You should be making willow baskets in no-time.

Let me know how you do.