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Kilmarnock willow

Kilmarnock willow

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Hi back in April I bought 3 Kilmarnock dwarf willows and planted them in large planters. All was fine until about a month ago, the bottom leaves started to curl and change colour. As some were trailing the ground I cut them back , now the leaves are turning yellow and dropping. Are the trees distressed, should this be happening around now . Not sure what to do, as I would not like to loose them . Should I replant into larger planters as I want them in planters not the ground. Help please, ta
Posted: Saturday 3rd of August 2013 10:44 AM

  • Re: Kilmarnock willow

    Carol
    How much are you watering them? Willows are very thirsty creatures and I can't imagine how big a planter would be big enough! (even for a dwarf Kilmarnock). They sound distressed.
    Replied: Saturday 3rd of August 2013 11:59 AM

  • Re: Kilmarnock willow

    Angie Robertson
    Not a good subject for a container, they really do need to be in the ground. These are extremely thirst plants and will be distressed. They are shallow rooted and spread their roots out well beyond the width of the canopy.
    It's probably not what you want to hear but it would be easier to find another subject to grow in your containers.
    Replied: Tuesday 6th of August 2013 08:52 PM
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