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- Q.Pussy Willow Stump Keeps Suckering - How do I kill off a pussy willow stump that we cut down? It keeps suckering. We cut down a ...
- Q.Pussy Willows - My pussy willow's tall branches are brown and look dead, but I have new green branches. What do I do?
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- Q.Pussy Willow Care - Can a pussy willow stay in a planter over a VT winter? If so, how shoud it be protected?
- Q.Pussy Willow Trees - I am trying to find some starts to grow a pussy willow tree with no luck. The nurseries say just ...
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LEBUZ on
August 9, 2015
Mid-MichiganQ.pussy willow stump keeps suckering
How do I kill off a pussy willow stump that we cut down? It keeps suckering. We cut down a pussy willow that we do not want to grow back. It continues to sucker. How do we kill it off?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
August 11, 2015A.Common for Pussy Willow.
You can trim down to the ground level and paint the cut edges with full strength herbicide. This will draw down to the roots and kill the roots.
You will likely need to do this many times. Pull out new shoots also as soon as they emerge.
Patience and time will help control the shrub.Was this answer useful?00
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- Asked by
magtompage on
August 23, 2015
johnstown co.Q.pussy willows
My pussy willow's tall branches are brown and look dead, but I have new green branches. What do I do?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
August 24, 2015A.Prune away any dead branches.
Here is a link for you with pruning information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/pussy-willow/how-prune-pussy-willows.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
leftydag on
September 13, 2015
6Q.trimming dwarf pussy willow
What should I do with the new branches of my dwarf pussy willow that are touching the ground? We planted a dwarf pussy willow tree this past spring and there are several new growths (branches) laying on ground. Should I cut these off and where?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
September 15, 2015A.Your plant will benefit from regular pruning and shortly after flowering is the best time.
Flowers form on the previous years growth not on new growth so don't prune until after flowers have faded.
Prune the lowest branches back to the trunk and then prune for shape.
You can even cut the entire shrub back to a 6 inch stump every 2 to 3 years. Severe pruning will give you longer stems and larger catkins.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/pussy-willow/
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melissasicard on
September 21, 2015
VermontQ.pussy willow care
Can a pussy willow stay in a planter over a VT winter? If so, how shoud it be protected?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
September 22, 2015A.Your Pussy Willow plant should be fine in a container through the winter.
You can prune it down with information in the link below.
It is likely that come spring it will grow quickly and will likely outgrow a planter.You may want to consider planting it in the ground this fall.
Here are a few links for you with more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/pussy-willow/growing-pussy-willows.htm
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Anonymous on
March 21, 2016Q.pussy willow trees
I am trying to find some starts to grow a pussy willow tree with no luck. The nurseries say just get some cuts from a friend. After many calls, everyone tells me they had a pussy willow and it died over the winter. Are they hard to grow or what? I live in NE Iowa. I believe that it is zone 5. Thank you for any information you provide.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
March 22, 2016A.You can generally purchase 'bare roots' of Pussy Willows.
Check with a garden center or greenhouse that sells shrubs and trees.
Pussy Willow is quite common and they should either stock these plants or can easily order them for you.Bare roots can also be ordered online and shipped to you.
Pussy Willow are not difficult to grow and will winter over in zone 5.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/pussy-willow/growing-pussy-willows.htm
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Anonymous on
April 3, 2016Q.Can I plant pussy willow in Florida
Moved to Clearwater, Florida from Chicago. Left behind my pussy willow. Wondering if Florida climate is good for growing pussy willows. Thank you, Bea
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
April 4, 2016A.Pussy Willow can grow in zones 4-9.
Growing will depend on what part of the state you are located.
Here is a link with more information.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/pussy-willow/growing-pussy-willows.htm
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Mavis.spurr on
April 10, 2016
WF1 2JRQ.Pussy willow
I bought a pussy willow tree from garden centre. Can I plant it out in plant pot on my sunny patio?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
April 10, 2016A.A half whiskey barrel will work for dwarf varieties.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/willow/grow-a-willow-tree.htm
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