There are many different types of willow and just as many different ways to cut them. However, garden experts recommend a radical cut for every specimen. However, this task poses a challenge for many hobby gardeners. Here you can find out how and when to proceed with severe pruning of a willow.
A radical pruning will help rejuvenate old pastures
Can the pasture tolerate a radical cut?
The willow is known for its rapid growth, so after a cut, new shoots form again in a short time. It is extremely cut-tolerant and forgives any mistakes. So you don't have to worry about damaging your tree with a radical cut. Go ahead, your willow will reward you with even more beautiful blooms than before. The catkins on the young shoots are considered to be particularly beautiful to look at.
Action
Useful tool
It is best to get help from one person or, even better, several people. If the pruning only takes place every few years, there will be a lot of clippings in the end. If helpers collect this right away, there is less work involved. Tools like
- a lift climber
- a chainsaw with a long sword
manual
- Start clipping the outermost branches and work your way inward
- Feel free to shorten the branches directly at the trunk
- Make sure you cut at an angle so that rainwater can run off and does not cause rot
- Then apply wound sealant to the interfaces
- This also serves to correct the growth form of the pasture
time
A radical cut is recommended for willows every six to eight years. It is best to aim for a frost-free day in February. The pruning should be done before sprouting.
observe regulations
In the warm season, the pasture serves as a habitat for many animal species. To protect them, pruning is prohibited between March and October.