tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152931393171647425.post744434814620244421..comments2023-12-08T19:44:13.991-08:00Comments on Talking to Plants: Pruning the Overgrown: Dappled WillowRachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00275379577689130061noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152931393171647425.post-70690306288366783862017-07-28T08:02:45.630-07:002017-07-28T08:02:45.630-07:00You have to trim them about two feet shorter than ...You have to trim them about two feet shorter than the height at which you want to maintain them. the one you mention in the back, I would not be afraid of taking it right to 6" from the ground. I took mine to the ground after a drought and it is fine.Rachellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00275379577689130061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152931393171647425.post-51425650518626781982017-07-27T12:06:28.851-07:002017-07-27T12:06:28.851-07:00I'm slightly terrified now because I just put ...I'm slightly terrified now because I just put one in for a foundation plant and really hoped I can keep on top of it to stay about 5ft at the most. I guess I'll see! I also have one in back that is huge and not sure how old it is, but has very thick woody stems - like 5 inches in diameter. I'd guess it's 12ft tall. I've tried to prune it and thin out the branches but gotten overwhelmed. I'm now thinking I'll just go out there and get at it and whatever happens, happens. If it dies, I will not be too distraught over it.Julie D'Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06310747797222212736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152931393171647425.post-78028795569367315482017-07-17T07:45:33.755-07:002017-07-17T07:45:33.755-07:00Glad to hear it! Trim away! They look great!Glad to hear it! Trim away! They look great!Rachellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00275379577689130061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152931393171647425.post-5709972010089030472017-07-15T20:15:12.336-07:002017-07-15T20:15:12.336-07:0013 months later our dappled willows are doing well...13 months later our dappled willows are doing well and in need of trimming. Thanks so much for your encouragement<br /><br /> https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzkJWEgsxjHLTFZkbm1ZTGRydW8/view?usp=drivesdkAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08677293150866424705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152931393171647425.post-75445755578068971942016-06-09T14:28:50.999-07:002016-06-09T14:28:50.999-07:00I have not nattacked by any sort of pest. although...I have not nattacked by any sort of pest. although I believe borers of some sorts are a possibility. I believe an unpruned mature specimen might reach 8' by 8'. They definitely need moisture the first couple years in order to establish themselves. We had a severe drought here a few summers back and a long run of 90 degree days and they took their toll on my shrub. Much of it died that year and I trimmed nearly all of it to the ground. Its shrubby habit saved it as it regrew from the root. This shrub is hardy to possible zone 2. You will have the best color in full sun on new growth.Rachellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00275379577689130061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152931393171647425.post-83244704417778051882016-06-08T19:58:40.650-07:002016-06-08T19:58:40.650-07:00Thank you for all the details. I noticed this will...Thank you for all the details. I noticed this willow on my morning walks with mom and am thoroughly convinced I want one to plant near the fence in the back yard for more privacy. The only question I have is, would it do well near a fir tree? Obviously the fir boughs will block to rain and the soil there is dry for that reason. Another question regarding this location - Do you think pests or disease would be encouraged? We're in NW Oregon and do get plenty of rain and generally mild winters<br />Many Thanks in advance Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08677293150866424705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152931393171647425.post-81304336989604092272016-06-01T16:13:38.645-07:002016-06-01T16:13:38.645-07:00I wouldn't worry about how much you prune off....I wouldn't worry about how much you prune off. Cut it to the size you desire. When it has grown back out 6" cut out 1/3 of the biggest and oldest shoots. Prune it the end of every June and again when it goes dormant.Rachellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00275379577689130061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152931393171647425.post-78247284523766718132016-06-01T12:42:38.985-07:002016-06-01T12:42:38.985-07:00I have a dappled that is 8 years old. It is as wid...I have a dappled that is 8 years old. It is as wide as tall. I'm starting to hate it. It has overtaken my side yard. I can't cut grass without crawling around getting my hair wrecked. It is overwhelming. How much can I cut off?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15239738732638579757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152931393171647425.post-59502612621460373752015-06-03T12:32:46.019-07:002015-06-03T12:32:46.019-07:00I am fairly new to Dappled Willow but already I...I am fairly new to Dappled Willow but already I'm in love. I've had my shrub about 2 years and this year I bought a second one - :-)<br /><br />I found you when I was looking for a source of information on pruning this beautiful plant. Thank you for this comprehensive information. I'm sure it will be of great value to me. <br /><br />I'm in MichiganLindaSoniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05278757290628812964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152931393171647425.post-31155135400246793862013-03-28T16:05:31.097-07:002013-03-28T16:05:31.097-07:00I've always wanted to grow native shrub willow...I've always wanted to grow native shrub willows of some kind, they are hosts for lots of different butterflies. As to the neighbor, oof. Good luck with him. He doesn't read your blog, does he?Jasonhttp://gardeninacity.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com