Last spring, I planted a Willow Wand.
This consisted of six branch cuttings from a willow tree of about 24in long, twisted together and tied at each end.
This was then planted in good quality growing compost and left.
Very quickly the cuttings took and started to grow.
Over the last nine months I have enjoyed watching it increase in size and the tree is now about 60 inches high.
Because it is winter it has stopped growing but each of the branches have numerous buds and I wouldn’t be surprised if it doesn’t double in size again within the next year.
It is OK in the pot at the moment but will soon be too big for it and will have to be planted on.
So how big will it grow to? I suppose it has the potential to grow as big as the one at High Bridge in Spalding but would be a bit more decorative with it’s twisted stem.
This is going to be far too big for my garden and I’m therefore looking to donate this to someone or an organisation that believe they have the room and required a feature.
Of course, now is the time of the year to plant trees and keeping it will also play a part in helping the environment.
For the tree to reach full size it may take some 60 years or so. It’s very unlikely that I will still be around then but my two granddaughters hopefully will be.
I would therefore ask that they help with the replanting and through life they could watch in grow and maybe tell their grandchildren about it.
Anyone who is interested can contact me by email at [email protected]
Peter Allen
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