Weeping Pussy Willow looks just like a regular Pussy Willow shrub, except the branches grow inverted. If you can find one of these interesting plants at a garden center, they are usually rather pricey. $50.00 to $100. Typically the weeping variety is grafted or budded onto an upright Willow stem, but what I do is take a cutting from the weeping pussy willow, root the cutting, then train my new plant to grow as a single stem tree, then once it’s about 5 or 6 feet high I train it to develop a weeping head.
Key Takeaways:
- Growing cuttings from pussy willow trees is actually one of the easiest propagation methods out there.
- The best time for rooting pussy willow branches is spring.
- Once the roots are 3-4 inches (7-10 cm.) long, you can transplant the cutting to soil.
“In the past they were frequently steeped in water to make a “pussy willow tea” that was then used to encourage other cuttings to develop roots. This method is seeing a real comeback lately as a natural alternative to commercial rooting hormones.”
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