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Although I do not pretend to know the 'best way' to root willow, I have had moderate success from just placing the cuttings into a jar of water. Roots will sprout in about 2 weeks, I think. You can also put them in wet, clean sand. Rooting hormone should be unnecessary with willow if your cuttings are fresh and green. I just started a new willow this last weekend, actually...

As far as the weeping goes, I think it will depend on what kind of willow you have. If you took it from a weeping willow, it should be no problem. Other varieties can be trained in this style, but not as easily. My cutting is from a curly willow, so I will be trying a broom or flame style.

Let me know how it turns out!

7-Oct-2002	#2
salix bonsaiTALK Expert Join Date: Sep-2002 Location: Pacific NW Country: USA USDA Zone: 8 AHS Heat Zone: ? Posts: 165	Although I do not pretend to know the 'best way' to root willow, I have had moderate success from just placing the cuttings into a jar of water. Roots will sprout in about 2 weeks, I think. You can also put them in wet, clean sand. Rooting hormone should be unnecessary with willow if your cuttings are fresh and green. I just started a new willow this last weekend, actually... As far as the weeping goes, I think it will depend on what kind of willow you have. If you took it from a weeping willow, it should be no problem. Other varieties can be trained in this style, but not as easily. My cutting is from a curly willow, so I will be trying a broom or flame style. Let me know how it turns out!