Requirements for the bucket
Although the harlequin willow reaches a maximum height of three meters and a width of 75 Up to 150 cm comparatively small dimensions, nevertheless the tree forms a huge root ball the end. For this reason, you should choose a bucket with sufficient volume.
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The right substrate
So that your harlequin pasture develops properly, we recommend using high-quality garden soil. It is best to add a layer of mulch to this in order to supply Salix integra with all the important nutrients. The tree does not tolerate severe drought. Therefore, keep the substrate moist throughout.
Cut harlequin willow in a bucket
The pruning is particularly important when it comes to keeping the tubs. If you use the scissors regularly, in most cases the growth will automatically slow down. Of course, this has a particularly advantageous effect on maintaining the spherical shape. How to cut the harlequin willow in the bucket:
- choose a frost-free day in February or March
- the sky should be overcast
- shorten the shoots to five to ten centimeters
- remove the branches thoroughly, especially at the base
- thin out the crown regularly
Hibernate harlequin willow in the bucket
When cultivating in pots, frost protection is imperative in contrast to free-range husbandry. Protect the roots with an extra layer of mulch and wrap a burlap sack around the bucket. Put your harlequin willow in a sheltered place. Closed rooms are rather unsuitable, as the Japanese ornamental tree is even dependent on cold temperatures to a certain extent. When pouring, make sure that the water does not freeze and the bucket then bursts open.
