12" | Lot of 5 | Purple-Osier Willow Cuttings | Salix purpurea | FRESH

Description: For each order you will receive fresh cut, non-rooted Salix purpurea cuttings (Purple-Osier Willow).Our cuttings are 12" long.We take the time to send straight, sturdy cuttings. You will have no problem pushing them into soil or the ground!Freshly harvested from the Willow we have growing naturally around our farm!The cuttings come with a fresh angled cut for easy planting.*Planting Guide Included*Salix purpurea is a deciduous Tree growing to 5 m (16ft) by 5 m (16ft) at a fast rate.USDA Zone 4-8It is in flower from March to April, and the seeds ripen in May. The species is dioecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but only one sex is to be found on any one plant so both male and female plants must be grown if seed is required). and is pollinated by Bees. The plant is not self-fertile.It is noted for attracting wildlife.Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and can grow in heavy clay soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in saline soils.It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry moist or wet soil.Salix purpurea has some medicinal properties including the bark is anodyne, anti-inflammatory, antiperiodic, antiseptic, astringent, diaphoretic, diuretic, febrifuge, hypnotic, sedative and tonic. It is a very rich source of salicin, which is used in making aspirinPropagation:Purple-Osier Willow are not very hard to propagate.Make a fresh angled cut at the bottom (already angled) side of the cutting.(Alternate Step: Place in water for 7-10 days for roots to form and then plant the cuttings. This will almost guarantee success!)Using a rooting hormone is not necessary but will improve your chances.Stick directly into the ground, coarse builder's sand or a well-draining potting mix.We have used all of these methods with great success.Keep them from drying out after the cuttings are placed.Shipping Information:We only ship Mon-Tues so that your cuttings don't get stuck in the mail over the weekend. We want to provide the best plants we can, through the mail! So long story short the estimated shipping time may be longer than it'll actually take to get delivered but I just want you to be aware! It's really just based on what day you order. I hope it makes sense but if you have any questions about it feel free to message me! Thanks for looking 🌳💖Carbon Emission Statement:We carbon-offset by using recycled boxes and packing material from our local area whenever and as much as we can! As a Wetland Mitigation Company, it’s a must for us to try to do our part in ensuring the survival of our Earth and the species on it. While providing beautiful plants, we have to take care of the places they grow. We harvest from acres of untouched marsh and wetland environments. It is our goal to keep these areas in excellent condition. 🌎

Price: 10 USD

Location: Portville, New York

End Time: 2024-01-20T15:29:57.000Z

Shipping Cost: 7.25 USD