Site assessment as the first step
The catkins have to get a lot of light for a profuse bloom, so it is best placed in a sunny to partially shaded place. The minimum is four hours of sunshine per day. The location can be close to the pond, because the plant likes moisture. Otherwise there are no soil claims. When looking for a place, keep in mind that some species take up a lot of space as they develop a crown up to 7 m wide.
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Tips
You can improve sandy and dry soil with clay. If left in sandy, the catkins will stay smaller. For a small garden, this might not be a bad solution.
Wait for the ideal planting time
Container goods may at any time Garden soil enter, unless it is frozen. Bare-rooted trees are intended for spring planting. Since the catkins generally take root well and quickly, it can also be late spring with them.
Young catkins
You can buy young catkins from tree nurseries or through cuttings yourself multiply. However, wild-growing catkins are under natural reserve. From 1. From March to September 30th, branches may not be cut, even for propagation purposes.
Note:
Hanging kitten willows are all refined and cannot be propagated with cuttings.
Planting step by step
- Immerse the container in a bucket of water until the root ball is soaked.
- Dig a planting hole that is twice as large.
- Mix the excavated material with compost.
- Create a drainage layer, for example made of gravel.
- Put the Common willow as deep as it was in the pot before.
- Fill in the planting hole with the excavation and press the soil down well.
- Water the catkins well and keep them moist for a few more weeks.
First education cut
Depending on how the crown of the common willow should develop, an initial training pruning may be necessary after planting. Regardless, you should get the sapling right after planting cut backso that as much energy as possible flows into the roots.
Planting in a pot
Catkins can also be planted in pots. Use a pot made of clay for this, as it can store water better. You have to pay attention to this:
- on at least 40 liters volume
- there must be a large drainage hole
- it is essential to create a drainage layer
- Use moisture retaining substrate
