Thanks! I just liked and subscribed! I bought one last week on clearance at Home Depot, and it looks like I could go ahead and make cuttings from it now to grow a nice hedge. I’ve got a weeping willow that I love, but I’m really liking the look of these leaves and the fact that it’s just a shrub and not a huge tree. Thanks!!!
I planted one of these about 12/13 years ago. It was a twig when I planted it and now it must be at least 15 feet tall and wide. Just the size and color of it makes it stand out on the property. Unless you plan to keep this willow short, I would not recommend planting it near any structures like your home or garage or shed. I planted mine at a good distance from any structure and all eyes seem to go right to it for its beauty.
@motorcyclezeal4813 they all did fine for a while. Then a walnut tree began growing nearby. Walnuts have a chemical alleopathic property that prevents many types of plants from thriving. Unfortunately this and too much shade in the area eventually was too much for them.
Hello. Thank you for the video. I’m a new homeowner with two dappled willows on my property. I am in zone 6b in NJ. I just hard pruned my willows today to about 2-3 feet tall. I was feeling a bit nervous but seeing how well yours had done, makes me feel a bit better.
@@Growingthehomegarden good to know. I have no idea how long it had been since their last prune. The tall wispy bits were reaching upwards of 10-12 feet easily. How often should the dappled willows be cut back like this? I also noticed that all the wispy branches already had small buds on them.
@@delia5588 Ideally you should prune a little every year to maintain form and shape. It could be done every couple years for a more natural look then just spot prune the odd branch or two when needed.
@@Growingthehomegarden thank you so much for the feedback. I’ll be sure to keep up with it…. Maybe then I won’t need to hard prune or like this again? :)
@@Growingthehomegarden I've been trying to prune mine into growing more like a tree for a few years. (bought in a pot at a garden centre) haha If I could attach a pic, I would. You could give me a few pointers. I don't really know what I'm doing...just winging it :)
Thanks for the info. I have a wet spot that even gets standing water after a few days of constant rain or a sudden snow melt. Because my backyard is lower than my front, and I have houses behind me ( with slightly higher lots which is the root of my drainage problem), a French drain is not an option. My local Cornell Extension recommended a rain garden, using these shrubs in the worst areas. That’s the project for this spring when things dry up enough. Based on your info, I’ll get a few of these pretty shrubs.
Dappled willows would do great in a rain garden area. Also consider some viburnums like Arrowood viburnums (V. dentatum). It has beautiful flowers but also provides berries for the birds.
@@Growingthehomegarden I’m looking at viburnums, as well as red osier dogwood, Joe Pye weed, foxglove, purple coneflower, cardinal flowers, ostrich ferns, and some grasses. I’m really hoping this helps. If I ever meet the developer of my neighborhood, which was put in in the late 50’s/early 60’s, we’re gonna have some words. I’ve got two yards behind mine, that are higher and drain into mine. Why anyone would plan this area like that, is beyond me. I’d like to know who had the brain cell back then!
I bought a Dappled Willow last year to buffer an ally way and my neighbors wood fence. It grew quite vigorously last year so I wanted to know what happens if pruned. This video certainly answered all my questions plus things i did not think of yet. Now that new foliage is appearing the Willow is doing exactly what i hoped for. Thanks for taking the time to produce and inform. Found your video on DuckDuckGo.
Hi Dave, a new subscriber in PA! We enjoyed your video and it was interesting to see how well the dappled willow came back. My wife and I just purchased a tree version...about 5ft height or so...but still have to pick it up. We think it will look great in the front of our house making a nice color contrast between with the dark brick of the house. We'll try to keep it on the smaller/shorter side so it doesn't overpower the area where it's planted and maybe give it the lollipop look and then have room to put in some other contrasting plants on either side of it to really set-off the front of the house! Thanks for the video and all the great tips!!
You're welcome Joe! If it's a standard just be sure to keep it routinely pruned and don't let it sucker. Should be a beautiful plant in your garden. When i was a kid I lived in Latrobe and Greensburg Pa. Are you close to those areas?
@@Growingthehomegarden Dave, I'm in Bethlehem PA, about a 4 to 4 1/2hr trip west from my location. Thanks again for the advice! It should be interesting to see how it turns out once we pick it up and plant it. We think it'll add a beautiful look to the front of the house, too:)
I’m stunned at the weird timeliness of finding your article and video about the variegated Japanese weeping willow .I’ve been wondering/worried about our dappled Japanese willow. It’s getting so tall now & I know it needs a pruning. But my husband will insist on doing it. He’ll research the topic beforehand but he has been bugging me to let him prune the tree instead of hiring someone to do it. How much would something like that run? We’re in the nausea inducing city of Indianapolis. Is it worth calling a tree expert and do I need a tree expert that comes from one of those yard maintenance companies that I don’t really trust? I could post around locally. If I found some guy with two good references, I’d jump on…..well, not him….but the chance to hire him if the price is right. Or should I give my husband the green light and cross all my fingers. I love your presentation, btw.Thanks for the video and I’ve subscribed so I’m sure I’ll be enjoying others .
It's definitely a DIY capable project. Just get some good clean pruner/loppers and you can get it back into shape. Depending on the trunk size a chainsaw may be helpful. I've often just used a bowsaw when I didn't want to mess with the chainsaw. I couldn't tell you how much someone would charge for this as it varies a lot depending on the region.
Was looking for info on the two dappled willows I just picked up, and who do I find? Hello, neighbor! Raised in Arrington, back when it was actually rural, lived all over but now settled in far northeast Tennessee. Glad to find your channel, and off to explore more of your work! :-)
@@Growingthehomegarden Yep, my brother has one of the few farms left. :-( Honestly, I just hate seeing it - overgrown McMansions on teeny lots, crowded roads not made for it, deer and other animals being crowded out of their own land.
Just got in from trimming mine. I’ve kept it on an every other year pruning. How will you be pruning in the future? I guess I’m curious what might happen if I pruned below the coppiced parts.
We'll be moving to a new home soon so I won't be managing these willows much longer. I've taken cuttings so I plan to have some these at our new location but it will be a while before they get large enough to prune significantly. If I were I would be trimming them here I would keep them about 5-6 feet tall and wide.
Hello! Do you have any advice on transplanting a large dappled willow? Ours is about 2 years old and about 7 feet at the highest point, it has outgrown its space unfortunately
Two things on transplanting a big willow plant like this. Prune it back so it won't be as difficult to maneuver. As much as 2/3 of the plant could be cut back without too big of a risk. You can stick some of the cuttings in water to root as a backup just in case the original plant has difficulties. The second thing is to dig as large of a root ball as you can. The more root system you can leave in tack the better it's chances are. Also keep it wet throughout the process. A spray here and there while it is above ground will help reduce transplant shock.
Hi Dave, We picked up our dappled willow and planted in on the 23rd. It looks good where we put it and are trying to keep it thoroughly watered. There are a few thin branches that are sticking up and look out of place. Do you think it's Ok to trim those branches at this point or should we wait until the fall? Thanks for any info you can provide:)
You should be ok doing a little corrective pruning. Make sure you clean the pruners before you do so you don't transfer any diseases from other plants. Probably not a huge risk but never hurts to be careful.
With willows I think you can prune at anytime to correct their form. Late winter is easiest since you aren't dealing with the leaves and big branches will be lighter.
You don't need to every year but it depends on how you want your willow to look. A big bush vs formal tree. A little corrective pruning may be necessary though every year.
@@Growingthehomegarden Definitely enjoyed your video. :) I was just discussing severely pruning (as you put it) my biggest Dapple (about 12 feet high) with my neighbor. As soon as I hung up, I got online and came across your video. Now I don’t have to worry and wonder what will happen. Thank you for this timely (for me) video. I’ve turned my one nursery purchased Dappled Willow into 30 new Dappled Willows, just from the parts of branches that fall when I shape my bushes. Our property is lined with these beautiful, swaying willow bushes. Have you shaped any Dappled Willows into a tree? That’s what I’m going to try next. I’m going to shoot for a small (6 ft) ornamental style and a bonsai..I always have tons of cuttings with which to play.
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I made a bunch of cuttings of mine and my 2 year old saplings were just planted to line our new driveway.
Thanks! I just liked and subscribed! I bought one last week on clearance at Home Depot, and it looks like I could go ahead and make cuttings from it now to grow a nice hedge. I’ve got a weeping willow that I love, but I’m really liking the look of these leaves and the fact that it’s just a shrub and not a huge tree. Thanks!!!
I planted one of these about 12/13 years ago. It was a twig when I planted it and now it must be at least 15 feet tall and wide. Just the size and color of it makes it stand out on the property. Unless you plan to keep this willow short, I would not recommend planting it near any structures like your home or garage or shed. I planted mine at a good distance from any structure and all eyes seem to go right to it for its beauty.
You're correct, don't plant near structures or septic field lines, but they are beautiful plants!
@@Growingthehomegarden - Yes they are. Mine is an eye catcher from 300 feet away.
Im propagating some willows now for the first time, a couple in water and a couple in the ground. I’m keeping my fingers crossed.
How did they turn out? What was the success rate?
@motorcyclezeal4813 they all did fine for a while. Then a walnut tree began growing nearby. Walnuts have a chemical alleopathic property that prevents many types of plants from thriving. Unfortunately this and too much shade in the area eventually was too much for them.
Hello. Thank you for the video. I’m a new homeowner with two dappled willows on my property. I am in zone 6b in NJ. I just hard pruned my willows today to about 2-3 feet tall. I was feeling a bit nervous but seeing how well yours had done, makes me feel a bit better.
They are tough plants and should do well. It's probably the best way to restore them if they've been let go for a while.
@@Growingthehomegarden good to know. I have no idea how long it had been since their last prune. The tall wispy bits were reaching upwards of 10-12 feet easily. How often should the dappled willows be cut back like this? I also noticed that all the wispy branches already had small buds on them.
@@delia5588 Ideally you should prune a little every year to maintain form and shape. It could be done every couple years for a more natural look then just spot prune the odd branch or two when needed.
@@Growingthehomegarden thank you so much for the feedback. I’ll be sure to keep up with it…. Maybe then I won’t need to hard prune or like this again?
:)
What! They grew this much in 3 months! Holy moly!
Willows are fast growing but having roots that are already established really helps.
@@Growingthehomegarden I've been trying to prune mine into growing more like a tree for a few years. (bought in a pot at a garden centre) haha If I could attach a pic, I would. You could give me a few pointers. I don't really know what I'm doing...just winging it :)
Thanks for the info. I have a wet spot that even gets standing water after a few days of constant rain or a sudden snow melt. Because my backyard is lower than my front, and I have houses behind me ( with slightly higher lots which is the root of my drainage problem), a French drain is not an option. My local Cornell Extension recommended a rain garden, using these shrubs in the worst areas. That’s the project for this spring when things dry up enough. Based on your info, I’ll get a few of these pretty shrubs.
Dappled willows would do great in a rain garden area. Also consider some viburnums like Arrowood viburnums (V. dentatum). It has beautiful flowers but also provides berries for the birds.
@@Growingthehomegarden I’m looking at viburnums, as well as red osier dogwood, Joe Pye weed, foxglove, purple coneflower, cardinal flowers, ostrich ferns, and some grasses. I’m really hoping this helps. If I ever meet the developer of my neighborhood, which was put in in the late 50’s/early 60’s, we’re gonna have some words. I’ve got two yards behind mine, that are higher and drain into mine. Why anyone would plan this area like that, is beyond me. I’d like to know who had the brain cell back then!
Sounds like those yards need a swale to redirect the waterflow.
I bought a Dappled Willow last year to buffer an ally way and my neighbors wood fence. It grew quite vigorously last year so I wanted to know what happens if pruned. This video certainly answered all my questions plus things i did not think of yet. Now that new foliage is appearing the Willow is doing exactly what i hoped for. Thanks for taking the time to produce and inform. Found your video on DuckDuckGo.
Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment. I'm glad the video was useful!
Hi Dave, a new subscriber in PA! We enjoyed your video and it was interesting to see how well the dappled willow came back. My wife and I just purchased a tree version...about 5ft height or so...but still have to pick it up. We think it will look great in the front of our house making a nice color contrast between with the dark brick of the house. We'll try to keep it on the smaller/shorter side so it doesn't overpower the area where it's planted and maybe give it the lollipop look and then have room to put in some other contrasting plants on either side of it to really set-off the front of the house! Thanks for the video and all the great tips!!
You're welcome Joe! If it's a standard just be sure to keep it routinely pruned and don't let it sucker. Should be a beautiful plant in your garden. When i was a kid I lived in Latrobe and Greensburg Pa. Are you close to those areas?
@@Growingthehomegarden Dave, I'm in Bethlehem PA, about a 4 to 4 1/2hr trip west from my location. Thanks again for the advice! It should be interesting to see how it turns out once we pick it up and plant it. We think it'll add a beautiful look to the front of the house, too:)
Great info! Liked and subscribed!
I’m stunned at the weird timeliness of finding your article and video about the variegated Japanese weeping willow .I’ve been wondering/worried about our dappled Japanese willow. It’s getting so tall now & I know it needs a pruning. But my husband will insist on doing it. He’ll research the topic beforehand but he has been bugging me to let him prune the tree instead of hiring someone to do it. How much would something like that run? We’re in the nausea inducing city of Indianapolis. Is it worth calling a tree expert and do I need a tree expert that comes from one of those yard maintenance companies that I don’t really trust? I could post around locally. If I found some guy with two good references, I’d jump on…..well, not him….but the chance to hire him if the price is right. Or should I give my husband the green light and cross all my fingers.
I love your presentation, btw.Thanks for the video and I’ve subscribed so I’m sure I’ll be enjoying others .
It's definitely a DIY capable project. Just get some good clean pruner/loppers and you can get it back into shape. Depending on the trunk size a chainsaw may be helpful. I've often just used a bowsaw when I didn't want to mess with the chainsaw. I couldn't tell you how much someone would charge for this as it varies a lot depending on the region.
Thank you so much for this information! I impulse bought one of these and knew very little about it
You're welcome! They are great plants, just keep them pruned to control their size.
Was looking for info on the two dappled willows I just picked up, and who do I find? Hello, neighbor! Raised in Arrington, back when it was actually rural, lived all over but now settled in far northeast Tennessee. Glad to find your channel, and off to explore more of your work! :-)
Thanks for watching, always cool to meet another Tennessean! Boy is Arrington growing these days!
@@Growingthehomegarden Yep, my brother has one of the few farms left. :-( Honestly, I just hate seeing it - overgrown McMansions on teeny lots, crowded roads not made for it, deer and other animals being crowded out of their own land.
I agree. I love the farmlands and open spaces. We're just north of Columbia and it's happening here too.
I must try to propagate. Newbie here!
Willows are a good plant to start with!
Just got in from trimming mine. I’ve kept it on an every other year pruning. How will you be pruning in the future? I guess I’m curious what might happen if I pruned below the coppiced parts.
We'll be moving to a new home soon so I won't be managing these willows much longer. I've taken cuttings so I plan to have some these at our new location but it will be a while before they get large enough to prune significantly. If I were I would be trimming them here I would keep them about 5-6 feet tall and wide.
Great information. Subscribed :)
Hello! Do you have any advice on transplanting a large dappled willow? Ours is about 2 years old and about 7 feet at the highest point, it has outgrown its space unfortunately
Two things on transplanting a big willow plant like this. Prune it back so it won't be as difficult to maneuver. As much as 2/3 of the plant could be cut back without too big of a risk. You can stick some of the cuttings in water to root as a backup just in case the original plant has difficulties. The second thing is to dig as large of a root ball as you can. The more root system you can leave in tack the better it's chances are. Also keep it wet throughout the process. A spray here and there while it is above ground will help reduce transplant shock.
@@Growingthehomegarden this is incredibly helpful, thank you so much for taking the time to respond!
Hi Dave, We picked up our dappled willow and planted in on the 23rd. It looks good where we put it and are trying to keep it thoroughly watered. There are a few thin branches that are sticking up and look out of place. Do you think it's Ok to trim those branches at this point or should we wait until the fall? Thanks for any info you can provide:)
You should be ok doing a little corrective pruning. Make sure you clean the pruners before you do so you don't transfer any diseases from other plants. Probably not a huge risk but never hurts to be careful.
@@Growingthehomegarden Thanks for the quick reply/info:)
I know you're only "supposed" to trim at certain times, but personally I trim mine whenever I want (any season) and mine is thriving beautifully.
With willows I think you can prune at anytime to correct their form. Late winter is easiest since you aren't dealing with the leaves and big branches will be lighter.
Will these thrive in shade?
Great video! Are they in full sun or can they take shade. I'm in zone 8.
They can take a little shade but really need full sun.
@@Growingthehomegarden thanks!
they can effectively dry up overly wet lands.
Problem solving with plants!
Did you use shears or hedge trimmer
A combination of tools including both of those. I had to use saws on the large branches.
Do you need to prune every year? And when do you prune?
You don't need to every year but it depends on how you want your willow to look. A big bush vs formal tree. A little corrective pruning may be necessary though every year.
can these be kept ro a manageable size of no more that 6' wide by 5' tall? thanks
I would recommend the shrub vs the tree version - they’re gorgeous and not as high maintenance!
Can you grow dapple willow in shade?
Not very well. They just really love the sunshine and need it to thrive.
when us the best time to trim the dappled willow
Routine pruning throughout the season is fine. Then a few weeks before spring. It's very tolerant of pruning!
...and every branch you cut off can be rooted!
That is very true! Willows root so easily!
@@Growingthehomegarden Definitely enjoyed your video. :) I was just discussing severely pruning (as you put it) my biggest Dapple (about 12 feet high) with my neighbor. As soon as I hung up, I got online and came across your video. Now I don’t have to worry and wonder what will happen. Thank you for this timely (for me) video.
I’ve turned my one nursery purchased Dappled Willow into 30 new Dappled Willows, just from the parts of branches that fall when I shape my bushes. Our property is lined with these beautiful, swaying willow bushes.
Have you shaped any Dappled Willows into a tree? That’s what I’m going to try next. I’m going to shoot for a small (6 ft) ornamental style and a bonsai..I always have tons of cuttings with which to play.
I've never tried shaping them. I've considered trying to make a standard with one but haven't yet. I'm glad the video was helpful!
What state are you growing these? Are they in clay soil?
I'm in Tennessee and the soil isn't clay but they can handle clay soil.
@@Growingthehomegarden thanks for the response. I planted 20 before I thought to check the soil type.
If only your video showed us HOW you went about pruning your willows! That wouldhave been even more helpful
I guess you missed this video: th-cam.com/video/aWG4w5haRoo/w-d-xo.html