Unlike many other plants, willow trees root easily, without the need to apply rooting hormone to the cuttings. In fact, willows already contain the necessary hormones, so you don’t need to do ...

So whether you have a container or B&B (ball & burlap) plant, gently investigate to top of the root mass. And don’t be surprised if your B&B tree has 6 inches or more of loose soil above the ...

If left to grow to full size, willow roots will damage pipes. To start a new tree, take a cutting that’s about 10 inches long and about the diameter of a pencil.