Willow Trees

Applications:

The Willows will reach 20 to 24 feet in height after 3 to 4 growing seasons and then maintain this height whilst throwing up new shoots from the base to keep a thick "bottom". They will not grow any higher than 28 - 30 feet and may be kept shorter by pruning.

They make excellent windbreaks, screens, hedges (both woven & unwoven), coppice fuel, logs, game cover and encourage wildlife.

They are often used to stabilise river banks and improve landscapes.

Willow screen 18 months after planting cuttings.
Willow screen 18 months after planting cuttings.

Willow screen in its third growing season.
Willow screen in its third growing season.

Willow base after four years showing log potential
Willow base after four years showing log potential

Logging four year old willows
Logging four year old willows

Log pile from 10 plants after 4 years. Note regrowth on harvested plants.
Log pile from 10 plants after 4 years. Note regrowth on harvested plants.

Same log pile in August after harvest showing regeneration of willows. Background shows 4 year old poplars.
Same log pile in August after harvest showing regeneration of willows. Background shows 4 year old poplars.

Four rows of willows planted at 3ft x 3ft will provide an annual log supply and complete privacy.

 

 

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