The pretty corkscrew willow will only fulfill your expectations as a floral gem if you plant the ornamental shrub correctly. The following answers to important questions provide which framework conditions should be taken into account.
How to plant a corkscrew willow?
When planting a corkscrew willow, the location should be sunny to partially shaded and the soil should be loamy-sandy, fresh, moist and well-drained. The optimal planting time is between September and November. Use a root barrier to control the urge to spread.
What characteristics should the location have?
Any sunny to partially shaded location is suitable for the corkscrew willow. The ornamental shrub thrives even in shady locations. Here, of course, growth and willingness to bloom fall far short of expectations.
What type of soil does the corkscrew willow want?
The corkscrew willow is not very picky when it comes to substrate. The magnificent Asian tree likes to extend its roots into any normal garden soil. Ideally, the soil should be loamy-sandy, fresh-moist and well-drained. For pot cultivation, we therefore recommend good quality potting soil (€17.00 on Amazon), enriched with sand, fine grit or perlite.
When is planting time?
For a corkscrew willow grown in a container, planting time is throughout the entire growing season. As long as the soil is not frozen or extremely dry, the roots will establish themselves quickly. The ornamental tree will have the best starting conditions if you choose a day between September and November as the planting time.
How do I plant the ornamental shrub correctly?
If you pay particular attention to the aggressively growing roots when planting, the urge to spread of a corkscrew willow will remain under control right from the start. Plant the shrub with a root barrier. Here's how to do it professionally:
- Place the root ball in a bucket of water
- Meanwhile, dig a planting pit with twice the volume of the root ball and a depth of 40 cm
- Line the pit all around with a geotextile root barrier so that it protrudes 5-10 cm from the soil
- Unpot the corkscrew willow and plant it in the middle, with the root disk just below the surface
Tamp the soil well and water generously. A mulch layer of leaves or compost has a beneficial effect on further growth. In wind-exposed locations, it makes sense to stabilize the plant's leading shoot with a wooden stake.
Tip
The beautiful, winding branches of a corkscrew willow are used in a variety of ways in floristry. The bizarre branches give bouquets and arrangements a special touch. Therefore, do not throw away the most beautiful shoots after pruning. Arranged in the vase, they will spread an exotic flair in your home for a long time.
