Dappled willow seedling source

[andrew]

Anyone know a good source for these? Not interested in cuttings, thanks.

 

[John-W-WI]

Anyone know a good source for these? Not interested in cuttings, thanks.

I'm afraid you are likely only going to find them for sale for landscaping usually referred to as "Hakuro-nishiki". And they are going to be expensive. Hopefully you can find a commercial grower that sells them cheap!

They have become my favorite willow over the last few years. This year they were still holding most of their leaves in mid-late November. Much later than any other willow I've seen.

Good luck with your search!

-John

 

[andrew]

I wouldn't mind going with cuttings I guess, I would be planting them in reed canary grass in a wet spot. I didn't get that area sprayed in the fall so Im afraid it would take a lot of prep to get it good enough for cuttings correct?

 

[Honker]

https://www.musserforests.com/prod.asp?p=DAW

 

[James P. Bipps]

I'm afraid you are likely only going to find them for sale for landscaping usually referred to as "Hakuro-nishiki". And they are going to be expensive. Hopefully you can find a commercial grower that sells them cheap!

They have become my favorite willow over the last few years. This year they were still holding most of their leaves in mid-late November. Much later than any other willow I've seen.

Good luck with your search!

-John

"Hakuro-nishiki" What is the difference between the landscaping variety and the “wild” variety cutting that you sell?

 

[John-W-WI]

"Hakuro-nishiki" What is the difference between the landscaping variety and the “wild” variety cutting that you sell?

About $3 each.

They are exactly the same plant. When I first purchased 40+ types of willows for BRT, I noticed "Dappled Willow" (the simple name I tend to use) had some qualities that were useful for deer guys. So I started growing it in bulk and selling them at a lower price.

To be fair, the ones you find at the garden store are established plants in a pot. Not a cutting, so the price difference is reasonable.

-John

 

[Tree Spud]

About $3 each.

They are exactly the same plant. When I first purchased 40+ types of willows for BRT, I noticed "Dappled Willow" (the simple name I tend to use) had some qualities that were useful for deer guys. So I started growing it in bulk and selling them at a lower price.

To be fair, the ones you find at the garden store are established plants in a pot. Not a cutting, so the price difference is reasonable.

-John

John ... Your dappled wills will get much taller that a potted garden store variety that is 4-5' I believe ... correct?

 

[John-W-WI]

John ... Your dappled wills will get much taller that a potted garden store variety that is 4-5' I believe ... correct?

There could be some "dwarf" varieties out there. But I'm not aware of any.

The stock I started with came from a willow supplier in Canada. They sell them (and dozens others) to homeowners for landscaping use as far as I know.

For landscape usage they are a great plant. New growth has a really nice looking salmon color. Cut them down to the ground every couple of years and they always look great.

-John