willow

Willow plants should be watered deeply whenever the top 2-3 inches of soil feel dry. A general guide is to water the plant every 7-10 days. In hot weather, especially during the summer months, the plant may need to be watered every 3-5 days. Be careful not to overwater your willow as this can cause root rot and other soil-borne diseases. When watering, water slowly and deeply so that the water reaches the roots. This will encourage deep root growth. Allow the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. During the winter, water occasionally as needed.

Willow trees (Salix nakamurana var. Yezoalpina) grow best in full to partial sun (4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight per day). This species of willow grows best in locations with temperatures above -20 Celsius. In spring and summer, they should receive full sun to promote healthy growth, while light shade is preferable during the hottest parts of the day (between 12pm-4pm). In winter, they should access to some sunlight to promote proliferation.

Willow (Salix nakamurana var. yezoalpina) pruning should be done once a year in the late winter/early spring before growth begins. When doing the pruning, you should remove any dead, diseased, or non-productive branches and shoots to encourage healthy and productive growth. Shoots that are crossing or growing at sharp angles should also be removed. In general, approximately 1/3 of the live branches should be removed in order to thin out the canopy and reduce its overall size. Additionally, you may want to selectively spring prune 1-third of the oldest willow branches back to the ground, which will stimulate the production of new growth.