Fast Growing Tree — Niobe Golden Weeping Willow

by Jamie Dolan on June 26, 2011

Niobe Golden Weeping Willow in Neenah, WI

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great pictures – I appreciate seeing the growth change!

should you cut a willow about one third down to make the tree stronger. A friend of mine did this. Thanks.

jamiedolan September 5, 2011 at 10:03 am: Cutting it back will stimulate new additional growth, but is generally considered to weaken the tree.

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Hi,
Love this tree, and your pictures. I intend to plant a couple at our new house. What gallon size was the first picture??

Thanks,
Dee
Also can any dog be dog of the day??

Jamie Dolan January 25, 2012 at 2:13 pm: Hi Dee;
Thank You. I planted the tree in August of 2009 from about a 1 gallon container, it was pretty small. If you purchased a tree that was closer in size to the one in the first picture, I would guess you would be looking for about a 3 gallon pot. They do grow quickly, but with whatever size you get, much of that first year it will be taking root and the second year you will see a lot of growth. It grew really well this past summer and I had to prune it quite a bit.

They do have fairly aggressive root systems, so it is best to plant them away from septic system that they could invade. They also have the potential to lift sidewalks if they are planted too close. This one is planted 7 feet from the curb, since even a very big willow around here only makes it to around 3 foot wide or so at the base of the trunk, I have lots of room.

You also also start willows pretty easily from cuttings, but they take extra time to establish, you buy yourself at least half a season if you get one already growing, even in a small pot.

Yes, anyone can be the Dog of the Day. I like all kinds of dogs, but most of our members who we do Dog of the Day for have small dogs. Our main community is on facebook http://www.facebook.com/PawDogs and is very active. There is a form on the left side of the page to submit photos for the dog of the day.

Feel free to get in touch if you have any other questions.

Jamie

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