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How to Plant Pussy Willows from a Branch

can you grow a pussywillow from a branch

 

Have you ever seen Pussy Willow branches at a farmers market or flower market on the corner store in the city? Did you know that you could replant them so that they will bloom for many years to come? I am not speaking of the dried branches of course that you see in arrangements, but the live Pussy Willow bunches you buy from a flower market. Now keep in mind this is my first attempt at doing so but fingers crossed they are doing well.

replant a pussywillow

On our last trip to NYC to see my back surgeon there was an awesome Flower Market on the corner there – you know the ones that have every variety of flower from hydrangeas and roses to tulips and carnations? I was so smitten! I needed something as a pick me up after they told me I was still not supposed to be driving, lifting, bending, etc. from my recent revision back surgeon. (a story for another day, ugh)

Then I saw them- the two last bunches of Pussy Willows and I knew that I needed to take them home with me. I had hoped to be able to replant them as they had already been kept in water from the market. They appeared to have a few new growth shoots on the branches as well, so I was excited!

can you grow a pussywillow from a branch

How to Plant Pussy Willows from a Branch

 

I brought them home and immediately placed them in a pitcher of water. I left them in the water (adding and changing the water) for a few weeks until I noticed roots growing from the branches. Hooray! I was so excited- first step complete – Root Growth.

can you re re root a pussy willow

Next, I had my son put some potting soil into 2 containers and we planted the branches in the soil, covered and watered them. I put them in two containers, as I did not want to overcrowd them. I was hoping that the more room they had the bigger the roots would get.

They are still in these containers that I am keeping out in the sun and watering when needed. Once there is no danger of frost anymore (around here that is like Memorial Day weekend) I will have my husband plant them in the yard so that they will bloom for many years to come.

how to plant a pussy willow branch

I love the look of Pussy Willow branches and bushes- the fact that you can easily re-grow the Pussy Willow from the living branches makes me so happy. I will let you know how we make out once we plant them in the yard! But so far so good!