Whether as a normal tree or even in the form of a bonsai, with its hanging shape, the weeping willow in the bucket is an absolute eye-catcher. Although the deciduous tree is actually quite undemanding, regular pruning to maintain the small height is a bit time-consuming. However, the effort is always worth it. Here you can find out how you can enrich your garden with the right care with a weeping willow in a bucket.
Weeping willows grow very large if not restricted
location
The weeping willow needs a very sunny location in order to thrive optimally. Due to the space-saving cultivation in the pot, the location on a terrace or balcony is ideal.
hibernate
Although weeping willows are hardy in the wild, the tree needs frost protection in the bucket. Only a few measures are necessary for this:
- Insulate the roots with a layer of mulch.
- Wrap a burlap sack around the bucket.
- Place the weeping willow in a sheltered place.
maintenance
pour
Be sure to keep the weeping willow substrate consistently moist. As soon as the top layer of soil has dried, another watering must be done. Several waterings may be necessary, especially in summer.
Fertilize
Since weeping willows are naturally very fast-growing, which is a disadvantage when cultivated in a bucket, the tree does not require any fertilizer. For a better supply of nutrients, however, it is definitely worth working compost or mulch (€239.00) into the soil.
To cut
The cut is the most important thing in bucket maintenance. Once a year you have to cut back your weeping willow in the bucket to prevent it from growing too much. Take a radical approach and shorten the branches down to the trunk. Don't be afraid of cutting errors and blemishes. After a short time, a rapid new shoot compensates for this. Therefore, further interventions are necessary throughout the year. In doing so, remove all branches that grow sideways, as well as diseased and brown branches.
repot
Since the weeping willow also develops strong roots in the bucket, you often have to repot it. In the first few years, a half-yearly rhythm is recommended for this. The best time is in spring when the first buds appear.