Weeping Willow bonsai
- SajonBerstro
-
Offline Topic Author
- New Member
-
- Posts: 3
- Thanks received: 0
I am growing three willows from cuttings and the growth is coming along very well. I am wondering what are some great indicators (color, height, length) that it is time to wire for form if anyone can lend some of their own experience with wiring. I am a beginner but I love growing and my plants are healthy and I'd like to keep it this way. Thank you!
by SajonBerstro
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
- leatherback
-
Offline
- Platinum Member
-
- Posts: 8642
- Thanks received: 3662
are you growing an actual; weeping willow? Or a regular willow that you want to wire in a weeping form?
In any case, one can wire branches as soon as they are there. I wire my deciduous trees in early spring before the new branches turn woody, and unwire a few weeks later. Then I let them grow, trim back at the end of spring and do the same thing once more. That I let grow till fall. In fall at leaf drop I normally try to trim and wire once more.
All dependent on how the individual tree responds.
Do not wire trees that are still rooting. Only wire established plants (Repotted is fine)
In any case, one can wire branches as soon as they are there. I wire my deciduous trees in early spring before the new branches turn woody, and unwire a few weeks later. Then I let them grow, trim back at the end of spring and do the same thing once more. That I let grow till fall. In fall at leaf drop I normally try to trim and wire once more.
All dependent on how the individual tree responds.
Do not wire trees that are still rooting. Only wire established plants (Repotted is fine)
by leatherback
The following user(s) said Thank You: Razvan, SajonBerstro
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
- SajonBerstro
-
Offline Topic Author
- New Member
-
- Posts: 3
- Thanks received: 0
Very informative. I truly appreciate your response. They are actual Weepers. Here's what they currently look like.
This image is hidden for guests.
Please log in or register to see it.
Please log in or register to see it.
by SajonBerstro
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
- 名媛直播Spy
-
Offline
- Junior Member
-
- Posts: 23
- Thanks received: 3
That looks great. I hope you get the answers that you need.
by 名媛直播Spy
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
- Brian1612
-
Offline
- New Member
-
- Posts: 6
- Thanks received: 1
I have 4 just like yours that are doing great. I'm new to this so I have no advice but Update when you can and we'll watch our bonsai grow up. Best of lu
This image is hidden for guests.
Please log in or register to see it.
Please log in or register to see it.
This image is hidden for guests.
Please log in or register to see it.
ck! Please log in or register to see it.
by Brian1612
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
- Ivan Mann
-
Offline
- Platinum Member
-
- Posts: 1836
- Thanks received: 624
I am surprised noone has said this, but the trees belong outside. They will do much better there in the summer and when winter comes they will get the dormant period they need.
by Ivan Mann
The following user(s) said Thank You: Dave L
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.