Willow Cuttings (Salix Viminalis )

[DavidW]

Hi,
anyone got any of these going spare, I'm looking to plant them down the allotment and use the cuttings for sticks / poles.

Thanks
David

[DavidW]

[star]

I might be able to get you some......not sure yet  ???.

Are you happy for your sticks/poles to take root and grow as well as the cuttings, coz they will. Sure you know that though. ;)

If I forget, please shout up, it might be a couple of weeks before I will find out if I can get hold of some ;)

[thifasmom]

I've got willow cuttings, some from this 2008 pruning that have been in a bucket of water since Jan 08, but there will be fresh ones available in a few weeks when i prune my living bench back into shape, if you prefer to wait for the fresh ones pm me.

PS i don't know the variety though i got them as whips back in 2007 when i made my bench.

[RW]

Hi
Do you have any pictures of your living Willow bench?

Regards

[thifasmom]

I'll look through 2007 shots they are better as i didn't train it properly after its pruning in Jan 2008.

[thifasmom]

can't find a picture of the darn thing, but about those willow pieces i promised to two of you I'll get them to you soon but i have come down with the cold again :-X and so no venturing outside (especially in the temps we've been experiencing) to do any winter gardening till I'm well over it. as soon as the pruning has been done I'll let you all know so you you can pm me your addys :).

[aussiedigger]

I've been thinking about planting some willows at the bottom of my plot for two reasons - to cut to make supports for runner beans etc and to dry out the soil which is very heavy and was like a marsh all last summer and the one before. 

Does the willow dry out the ground, and how fast do they grow? 

How much space should I leave between the willows and my beds?  Any advice would be appreciated as this is all new territory for me. 

Thanks!

[thifasmom]

The willow cuttings/ prunings are ready. I've cut them all to approx 9 inches in length. in case anyone is still interested.

[thifasmom]

The willow cuttings/ prunings are ready. I've cut them all to approx 9 inches in length. in case anyone is still interested.

i have quite a few so feel free to ask if you didn't before, i'll freecycle the leftovers.

[Al37]

thifasmom,
I would love some willow. I was just looking at it on ebay and decided to wait a while, but if you have spare I would gladly send you the postage and packing costs.
Regards,
AL

[thifasmom]

i've pmed you.

[thifasmom]

OK i have 28 of these left plus a possible 10 more to get tomorrow when I'm cut off one branch that i didn't do today as my hand was to cold to use the saw :-X.

[calamityjayneuk]

Hi thifasmom

I have been looking for some willow. If you have some spare I'd be happy to pay the postage or swap you for something.

Jayne

[thifasmom]

Hi thifasmom

I have been looking for some willow. If you have some spare I'd be happy to pay the postage or swap you for something.

Jayne

i have pmed you.

[aussiedigger]

thifasmom - if any still spare, I would be happy to pay postage and packing too. 

Thanks!

[thifasmom]

thifasmom - if any still spare, I would be happy to pay postage and packing too. 

Thanks!

Pm sent

[Doris_Pinks]

Have PM'd you in hope! ;D

[thifasmom]

Have PM'd you in hope! ;D

pm sent

[thifasmom]

Well after a small pruning job yesterday i still have 23 cuttings but some are a little thicker than a finger. if anyone else wants please Pm me by Monday 9.00am. i'll be putting them on freecycle mid morning on Monday.

wishing you all a lovely weekend.