Location
The weeping willow needs a very sunny location in order to thrive optimally. Due to the space-saving cultivation in the pot, the location on a terrace or balcony is ideal.
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Overwinter
Although weeping willows are hardy in the wild, the tree needs frost protection in the bucket. Only a few measures are necessary for this:
- Isolate the roots with a layer of mulch.
- Wrap a burlap sack around the bucket.
- Place the weeping willow in a sheltered place.
care
to water
Always keep the substrate of the weeping willow moist. As soon as the top layer of the earth has dried, another watering must be done. Several casts may be necessary, especially in summer.
Fertilize
Since weeping willows are naturally very fast-growing, which is a disadvantage when cultivating in a tub, the tree does not need any fertilizer. For a better supply of nutrients, however, it is definitely worth using compost or Mulch(€ 239.00 at Amazon *) to work into the earth.
Cut
The cut is the most important thing when keeping the bucket. Once a year you have to cut back your weeping willow in the bucket to prevent it from growing too high. Take a radical approach and shorten the branches to the trunk. You don't have to worry about cutting errors and blemishes. After a short time, a quick new sprout will compensate for this. Therefore, further interventions are necessary throughout the year. Remove all cross-growing, diseased and brown branches.
Repot
Since the weeping willow also develops strong roots in the bucket, you will have to repot it frequently. In the first few years, we recommend that you do this every six months. The best time is in spring when the first buds sprout.
