What is it?

Willow tree cuttings 1/2 are long leave willow & 1/2 round leave willow (shown in the picture)

Special feature

Fast growing, provide cover for wildlife, shelter-belt, windbreak, grow wood or create a living garden screen. A number of willow species were widely planted in Australia, notably as erosion control measures along watercourses. Almost all willows take root very readily from cuttings. Willows are often planted on the borders of streams so that their interlacing roots may protect the bank against the action of the water. Frequently the roots are much larger than the stem which grows from them. Willows produce a modest amount of nectar that bees can make honey from, and are especially valued as a source of early pollen for bees.

Where to put it?

Willow is grown for  biomass or biofuel, in energy forestry systems, as a consequence of its high energy in-energy out ratio, large carbon mitigation potential and fast growth. Large scale projects to support willows development as an energy crop have been established, such as the Willow Biomass Project in the US and the Energy Coppice Project in the UK. Willow may also be grown to produce Charcoal.

Environment

As a plant, willow is used for biofiltration, constructed wetlands, ecological wastewater treatment systems, hedges, land reclamation, landscaping, phytoremediation, streambank stabilisation (bioengineering), slope stabilisation, soil erosion control, shelterbelt & windbreak, soil building, soil reclamation, tree bog compost toilet, wildlife habitat.

Plant soon as possible

For following this year sow as soon as possible.

Measurements

Cuttings 90cm long

Postage discounts

We offer postage discounts for combined purchases.

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Thanks for your time,

Martin Hughes

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