2007-02-15 03:22:32 · 14 answers · asked by MAVIS G 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Hi Mavis I agree with JVMar, There would be no point to planting a weeping willow if it has to be hard pruned. They are naturally big trees best suited to open spaces or near water as their roots go deep and very wide, hence not planting them near your house (min 40 feet). Roots will make their way to drains and foundations of house. If you would like a weeping tree you could go for - Betula pendula (weeping birch), Kilmarnock willow (this is more like a standard tree and resembles an umberella) or Prunus (weeping cherry - very nice blossom). Have a look in your nearest garden centre, they should have quite a few varieties and will advise re situation etc. Cheers
2007-02-15 08:44:08 · answer #1 · answered by pendelli 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Small Willow Tree
2016-09-28 05:58:24 · answer #2 · answered by bitter 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
continious pruning will keep any tree small ( if possible restricting root growth is the best way - only works if you start with a young tree - by using a container or a barrier if planted in the ground )
willow will be difficult because of fast growth in spring ( not a good time to prune ) so you will have to cut it back each fall
as an aside Bonsai are small because the roots are restricted ( and even trimmed ) the trimming is to shape the tree and direct the growth
2007-02-15 03:29:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. The weeping willow is also a favourable bonsai tree. Just keep the main primary trunk short.
2007-02-15 03:27:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no problem with keeping a Weeping Willow in a pot, but you must remember to change the pot or container it is in, as the tree gets bigger it will need more room and you must also prune the tree as well, this will help stunt the growth, this also goes for the roots as you are Bonsai, the tree.
2016-05-24 03:33:31 · answer #5 · answered by Christine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not very easy without expert and fairly frequent tree surgery. These trees are naturally huge and the shape doesn't lend itself to the sort of coppicing needed to keep it small.
2007-02-15 07:18:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure! You've seen bonsai trees- check out a willow bonsai at the following link: http://udel.edu/~rockman/bonsai.html
2007-02-15 03:27:10 · answer #7 · answered by AMEWzing 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
by dedicated pruning you will be able to keep it short, how ever the trunk will get wider and the roots will still travel long distances in search of water.
You might try a cork screw willow - they are smaller.
2007-02-15 05:27:25 · answer #8 · answered by Barbados Chick 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that you have to prune it every year. Keeping it the same size. It will get wider not taller if it is trimmed every year
2007-02-15 03:27:45 · answer #9 · answered by unknown2u 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no i don't think saw cuz this tree is created like this it has to grow and grow but u can cut it from time to time
2007-02-15 03:28:59 · answer #10 · answered by pink 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋