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- Q.Pussy Willow Tree - The leaves on my tree have fury yellow spots on them.
- Q.Weeping Pussy Willow - Bought a plant in the spring potted it in a large container and it's been fine up until recently when ...
- Q.Caring For Grafted Weeping Pussy Willow - I have a grafted weeping pussy willow in a six inch pot (purchased at a supermarket..no instructions). When can I ...
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- Q.Pussy Willow - We have recently purchased a property with pussy willow in the backyard for privacy screen. But these are probably at ...
Asked by
Khoskins1188 on
June 10, 2016
60081Q.Pussy willow
Looks like it's dying! All brown hard wood except at the base some new growth. Should I move it or cut it way back? It's 3'-4' tall, planted fall of 2015.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 12, 2016A.Do the bark scratch test on your plant.
If you see green, that portion is still alive.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/tree-scratch-test.htm
I would trim away any material that is dead. If it snaps off and breaks, it is dead. If any branches bend, leaves those.
I also had a newly planted Willow die off all the way to about 6 inches from the soil surface. Know how hard Willow is, I cut it all back to green bark and waited it out. It has slowly began to grow and leaf out. Give yours some time!https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/willow/grow-a-willow-tree.htm
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- Asked by
jaylee1313 on
July 7, 2016
01602Q.Weeping Pussy Willow Tree Planting
We just bought our daughter an established weeping pussy willow tree for her birthday to put in her yard. It is in a container and it is approximately 6' tall. We are going to plant it in a few days, so can you tell me the best way to do this? What do we need to plant the tree (i.e. fertilizer, compost, how big to make the hole it will go in, and how much water do we add after the planting)? Thank you' Jay
- Answered by
LuvaLeigh on
July 8, 2016A.This will answer all your questions;
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/crabapple/flowering-crabapple-trees.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
smithlorraine666 on
July 7, 2016
Rixton WarringtonQ.pussy willow tree
The leaves on my tree have fury yellow spots on them.
- Answered by
kh0001 on
July 8, 2016A.Usually these types of spots on leaves (especially if you're in a zone where the temperatures have been very hot lately) are an indication of too much humidity, poor ventilation or watering too much directly on the plant. There is no real chemical-based solution for it, you have to wipe off the mold, clear all dead growth off the plant, decrease the humidity if possible and increase ventilation around it. You may even want (or need) to move it.
Good luck!
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annbyrne3 on
July 17, 2016
NottinghamQ.weeping pussy willow
Bought a plant in the spring potted it in a large container and it's been fine up until recently when some of the leaves have started to turn brown and fall off. Can you tell me what is the cause of this, please?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 18, 2016A.A Weeping Willow, or any Willow is not well suited for a container planting.
They are fast growing and outgrow a container quickly.
You may be able to grow it for a short period in a container that is at least 15 gallon sized. A half whiskey barrel may work.Watering certainly could be the cause of browning and dying leaves.
The tree could be too dry or too wet.
Proper drainage is very important.
Here is a link to refresh you on the care requirements.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/pussy-willow/growing-pussy-willows.htm
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August 19, 2016Q.Caring for Grafted weeping pussy willow
I have a grafted weeping pussy willow in a six inch pot (purchased at a supermarket..no instructions). When can I plant it and when and how do I prune it? It is approx 2 feet tall with long branches and foliage. Thank you for your help, Sincerely Lynn
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
August 19, 2016A.The Weeping Pussy willow is hardy in zones 4 thru 8.
You can really go ahead and plant it out any time. Make sure you water the new planting daily for the first 2 weeks, then you can cut back.Here is a link with more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/pussy-willow/growing-pussy-willows.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
8255232 on
September 9, 2016
Twin Falls, 83301 7Q.Pruning pussy willow
Pruning willow that has excessive suckering since a storm split it within about 2 feet of the ground: sucker branches on old limbs and at ground.
Answered by
Alisma on
September 9, 2016
Certified ExpertA.These articles will help you:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/pussy-willow/how-prune-pussy-willows.htm
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yeswps on
September 9, 2016
MississaugaQ.Pussy willow
We have recently purchased a property with pussy willow in the backyard for privacy screen. But these are probably at their tallest heights, (almost three stories tall) and have many dead main stems. What's the best method to cut it back and make it more manageable at this stage?
- Answered by
Alisma on
September 9, 2016
Certified ExpertA.You can choose between the two methods mentioned in this article, depending on how fast you want to reduce the willow's size and the shape you prefer:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/pussy-willow/how-prune-pussy-willows.htm
These articles will help too:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/pussy-willow/growing-pussy-willows.htm
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