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A tree that has been grown in the field and then lifted out of the ground when dormant. Available from November to March. The roots are more open and the direct contact with the soil encourages them to settle in and establish more readily.
These are 2yr old trees that have been grown 1yr in the field and the second in a pot. Container trees can be planted at any time of the year but establish best when planted during the autumn and need to be watered well during the first summer.
Kilmarnock Willow
Small umbrella like tree, weeping with large silver male catkins in spring. Height after 10 years up to 1.5m.
Golden Willow
Striking yellow stems. Narrow, lance shaped leaves and yellow catkins in spring. Ideal for coppicing.
Yellow Willow
Intense yellow winter stems. Prune hard to encourage best colour. Height after 10 years up to 6m.
Golden Weeping Willow
Golden weeping willow. Fast growing with graceful arching, weeping branches and yellow shoots.
Scarlet Willow
The 'Scarlet Willow'. A classic for its scarlet orange winter colours. Height after 10 years up to 6m.
Willow
A rich bronze-red coloured stem makes this form particularly worthwhile. Height after 10yrs up to 6m.
Twisted Willow
'Erythroflexuosa'. Orange-yellow twisted stems and leaves, very worth while. Small in height.
Dwarf, weeping Japanese Willow with creamy-pink foliage. Leaves drop in autumn to show orange-coral stems.
Blue Stem Willow
Young green shoots turn purple with age. Catkins have red anthers that turn yellow. Height after 10yr up to 3m.