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New Twisted Willow

jacque

By Jacque


New Twisted Willow  (Salix babylonica (Contorted willow))

For The Meadow Area



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Thats a good size Jacque. they grow quite quickly...........

14 Dec, 2009

uma
Uma
 

Love this plant very much...

14 Dec, 2009

 

Thanx 4 your comment Holly/Uma iv always liked these Trees :)

14 Dec, 2009

 

Love these, very architectural....

14 Dec, 2009

 

Thanx DD :) Spritz z their easy 2 take cuttings from so i may have a go @ growing some myself ;)

14 Dec, 2009

 

i love these,, how big will it grow jacque?

14 Dec, 2009

 

As big as i let it San lol :) No really it can reach 30ft i belive but u can keep it small buy Trimming ;) x

14 Dec, 2009

 

wow big then lol, bet it will look great ;o) x

14 Dec, 2009

 

I hope so San :)

14 Dec, 2009

 

hi Jacque, is this also called a corkscrew willow or is that a different plant.

19 Dec, 2009

 

Hi Chuffa yes Deff same Tree :)

19 Dec, 2009

 

I have one growing in a pot - I love the twisted shape of the red stems good to look at this time of year
I have made cuttings to so easy.

19 Dec, 2009

 

Im deff going to try cuttings myself Davey :)

20 Dec, 2009

 

They are a very nice tree, but they grow very big......:))

21 Dec, 2009

 

Hi Louis i didnt know until Members on here told me how Tall it can grow ! But il keep my eye on it ;)

22 Dec, 2009



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