Since willows sprout quickly, it does not harm the deciduous trees if you occasionally cut off a few cuttings. The branches can be used in many ways due to their flexibility. In this article you will find many useful tips on how to get creative with the cuttings. Let yourself be inspired.

Willow cuttings quickly form roots in a water bath

possible uses

  • for decoration
  • as a privacy screen, bed border or garden fence
  • for propagation

Willow cuttings as a decorative element

In spring, flowers in the form of small fluffy catkins appear on the branches of the willow. Willow rods are therefore particularly popular as Easter shrubs. Simply place your cuttings in fresh water and decorate the branches however you like.
Incidentally, the custom goes back to the coming of Jesus to Jerusalem. Back then, people greeted him with palm fronds. Since the flowers of the willow are also known as catkins, they are used symbolically today.

Privacy screens, fences and bed borders made of willow

Bed borders (€12.90) or fences made from the natural material are ideal for the charm of a cottage garden. Since the branches are extremely flexible, they can be braided without any problems. If you have already lost their elasticity, simply soak the branches in water for a few days. Then proceed as follows:

  1. Plant the cuttings in the soil at the desired location.
  2. Tie the cuttings together as you like.
  3. You can incorporate some wire for support.
  4. Clip the top ends.

Propagating willow from cuttings

Willows sprout incredibly quickly. For propagation, you can either place your cuttings in the ground immediately or prefer them in a glass of water for a few days. Be sure to keep the substrate consistently moist after planting.

Get willow cuttings

The best time to take willow cuttings is winter. From October to February you can also take branches from free-standing trees, as long as you do not make a radical cut. Alternatively, specialist dealers or the Internet also offer trimmed willow rods.
If you harvest young shoots, they will still sprout even when processed.

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