10 Norbury willow cuttings (Salix Purpurea)

Description

10 x 30cm/12in long Norbury willow cuttings to be planted between December and March.

Norbury is a very fine basketry willow growing to only 4-5 foot in length and a light brown to green colour. This willow is great for delicate hands and also fine weaving.

Cultivation

Firstly, plant your willow cuttings through weed suppressant fabric to give your willow the best chance to establish. It is a good idea to prepare the weed suppressant for planting before your willow cuttings arrive.

Planting distances depend on what you want from your willow cuttings. If you are planting for basketry willows I recommend planting 30cm between willow cuttings with 60cm between rows. From my experience block planting the willow cuttings seems to give the best results. If you wish for your willows to grow larger or even into trees then increase the planting distances as required.

When you receive your willow cuttings please plant them as soon as possible. However, if you can’t plant them straight away put your willow cuttings in a cool place or even in the freezer wrapped in a plastic bag. As long as the weather is still cold you can plant your willow cuttings until the end of March.

If you’re growing willow for basketry, cut it back to the original cutting every winter after the first year’s growth.

Your order will include a plant passport and planting instructions.

To ensure the freshest condition, Sarah Hatton cuts willow from her smallholding in Caerphilly, Wales, just before posting your cuttings.

Delivery Information

Willow cuttings are living plants, grown on my smallholding and harvested fresh shortly before dispatch. I send them at the appropriate time during the winter cutting season to ensure maximum freshness and viability.

• Pre-orders open from September.
• Dispatch takes place between mid January and March and continues weekly throughout the season.
• I process orders strictly in the order I receive them.

Typical dispatch schedule by order month:

• September orders: sent in the 2nd week of January
• October orders: sent in the 3rd week of January
• November orders: sent in the 4th week of January
• December orders: sent in the 1st week of February
• January orders: sent in the 2nd week of February

Please note: the exact dispatch date may vary depending on the number of orders received each month. I will email you a confirmation once I send your order.

Every order comes with a plant passport and full planting instructions.

Important: willow cuttings are supplied as bare-root living plant material. Willow cuttings are perishable, so you must plant or store them correctly when they arrive. You may cancel your order at any time before dispatch, but once dispatched we cannot accept cancellations or returns.

Details of all our willow varieties can be found on our willow page.