Living Willow Supplies
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Willow bed of young Salix Viminalis
second year from cuttings |
Salix Tortuosa with curly, corkscrew
growth habit, slow growing, readily branches
grown for its ornamental value. |
Living willow supplies as cuttings, rods, binders and weavers for diy living willow garden structures such as domes, arbours, tunnels, teepees, roundhouses, wigwams, arches, seats, screens, shelterbelts, windbreaks, wildlife habitat, living willow fencing/hedges (fedges) lattice trellis and more.
The willow species available as rods for living willow structures are the fast growing, vigorous green bark Salix Viminalis and a similarly vigorous yellow bark Salix Fragilis. Once established on a suitable site with good growing conditions they can produce straight, thick rods up to and beyond 3m length per annum.
Other species available in limited supplies as cuttings only, varieties with yellow/red/orange, burgundy, green/brown bark and the curly, corkscrew willow, with less vigorous growing habits and tendency to readily branch.
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S. Viminalis, Bowles hybrid,
green coloured bark,
ages to green/grey,
dries mid brown |
Salix Purpurea,
burgundy coloured bark on young growth, ages to grey/brown,
dries dark brown |
Unknown variety,
Brown coloured bark on young growth, ages to grey/brown,
dries mid brown |
The burgundy and green/brown species are slow growing, with some branching, height 4-5m after a few years. The intensity of new growth bark colour can vary with the growing conditions and position of the site, particularly level of exposure to sun.
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Salix Alba Britzensis
Red coloured bark, branching habit,
dries rust brown |
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Salix Fragilis, yellow coloured bark
long, straight rods,
branches in 2nd year, dries mid brown |
Salix Alba Britzensis (red/orange) and Salix Alba Vitellina (yellow/orange)
are shrubby, readily branching varieties, particularly useful for winter colour, very effective when planted in drifts, height up to 3m annually. The young bark colour is red/orange at the tip of the new stem, turning to orange then yellow progressively down to the base. The intensity of new growth bark colour can vary with the growing conditions and position of the site, particularly level of exposure to sun. If left to grow unchecked these species can grow into large trees 15m high.
Ordering willow rods and cuttings
The willow rods and cuttings are harvested to order just prior to collection or posting between November and February.
Cuttings can be posted. Rods, binders and weavers are for personal collection only. Local delivery by arrangement, delivery charges may apply.
To place and order or for more information please contact me.
Prices for willow rods
Available for collection only. Local delivery by arrangement, delivery charges may apply.
Willow freshly cut on day of collection or delivery.
Lengths approximate, measured from base to 10/20 cms from tapered tip.
Rods, thick and sturdy for structure supports/framework, 240 cms and more.
Binders, thinner, more flexible, stabilising diagonals, 200 cms and more.
Weavers, finer, flexible for weaving into structures, 130 cms and more.
Species available Salix Viminalis Bowles hybrid (green) and Salix Fragilis (yellow)
| minimum length |
120-150 cms (4-5 ft) |
180-210 cms (6-7 ft) |
240-270 cms (8-9 ft) |
300-330 cms (10-11 ft ) |
| price each |
£ 1.00 |
£ 1.25 |
£ 1.75 |
£ 2.00 |
| price per 10 |
£ 9.50 |
£11.75 |
£16.75 |
£19.00 |
| price per 20 |
£18.00 |
£22.50 |
£32.50 |
£36.00 |
For further information or to place an order for rods please contact me.
Prices for willow cuttings
Cuttings available in 30cms, 60cms and 90 cms lengths.
Minimum 1 cm thickness at base for green and yellow. Other colours produce finer stems with their growth habit, cuttings may consequently be thinner, tapering from approx. pencil thickness at base to a few mms at the tip.
Available for collection or post, cut freshly for each order.
Minimum total order number 10, minimum 5 of each variety.
Postage and packing charges according to actual weight, (the cuttings vary in thickness with variety hence weight too), and 1st or 2nd class preference,
please contact me to confirm p and p charge with order.
No discounts for quantity, postal charges become more economical with larger numbers of cuttings at heavier weights.
| bark colour |
green |
yellow |
red |
brown |
burgundy |
curly |
| price each 30 cms |
25p |
25p |
35p |
35p |
50p |
50p |
| price each 60 cms |
50p |
50p |
70p |
70p |
£1.00 |
n/a |
| price each 90 cms |
75p |
75p |
£1.05 |
£1.05 |
£1.50 |
n/a |
For further information or to place an order for cuttings please contact me
Cultivation instructions for living willow rods and cuttings
For information on suitable sites, ground preparation, care of cuttings and rods, planting instructions, mulching, protection and maintenance for willow beds, living willow structures, windbreaks, fedges and sculptures please see
For further queries not covered please contact me.
Dried willow supplies from The Dancing Trees
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There are limited supplies
of dried willow from last
year (stored under cover)
at a reduced price that can
be incorporated into the
framework of the proposed
structure.
availability and prices.
Collection only.
Dried willow bundles,
various thicknesses,
lengths and bark colours |
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