Weeping willows are the perfect trees for gardeners who want low maintenance. If it weren't for the pruning that should be done several times a year due to rapid growth. No problem for you? Then plant the beautiful deciduous tree on your property. Care is easy with the tips on this page.
The weeping willow only needs some attention when it is young
care measures
- pour
- Fertilize
- To cut
pour
The weeping willow actually gets enough groundwater with its extensive root system. The optimal location is therefore also near a garden pond. If your garden naturally has very dry soil, you should water the weeping willow regularly. For once, more is more. Because unlike many other tree species, the weeping willow tolerates waterlogging. Damp or even wet soil is a prerequisite for healthy growth. Especially on hot days you can easily run a water hose over the substrate for a while.
Fertilize
The weeping willow does not need to be fertilized. Complete fertilizer is even not recommended due to intolerance. Compost, on the other hand, never hurts. It is best to already work in a layer of organic fertilizer when you put the weeping willow in the ground.
tips
In autumn, the weeping willow loses a lot of leaves. Instead of discarding this, it is best to use the withered leaves to spread them around the trunk as a soil enrichment. This saves work and costs.
To cut
The weeping willow is extremely easy to care for. Only in terms of pruning does it require more attention than other trees. If you have a sufficiently large property, it is not absolutely necessary to shorten the branches. You should only use the saw several times a year if the leaves fall on the neighboring property or on the sidewalk. The same applies when storms threaten to break off branches and cause personal injury or property damage. How to cut your weeping willow:
- Choose an overcast, warm day.
- Spring is best.
- Start with the lowest shoots.
- Work your way from the outside in.
- Remove all brown and old branches…
- … as well as all laterally growing branches
- finally, prune the supporting branches.
- Feel free to prune the branches back to two thirds of their length.