How to Plant a Sprouting Curly Willow Tree
The sprouting curly willow resembles a weeping willow, with small, pale-green leaves and branches that twist in corkscrew shapes. The tree grows up to 50 feet tall, can live in shady or sunny environments and tolerates drought, heat and humidity. Purchase a curly willow sapling from a nursery when you are ready to plant. In general, plant new trees in the spring or summer and plan to fertilize trees with a basic fertilizer after the first month. Willows take readily to new sites after being transplanted, making them easy and enjoyable trees for new gardeners. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Prepare a hole that is twice as large as the willow sapling's root ball. You can plant the tree in either sun or part shade, but be sure to locate the tree far enough away from buildings and sidewalks that its root structure won't disturb your environment as the tree grows.
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Remove the willow from its plastic container. Gently massage the root ball with your fingers to break it up.
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Place the willow sapling in the hole you created. Spread the roots out with your fingers and pile potting soil in between the root tendrils.
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Fill the hole the rest of the way with potting soil. Don't pack it down.
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Water the tree thoroughly. You should water it once a week for the first month and thereafter water only when the topsoil is dry and crumbly.
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