Flamingo Willow twig planted

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  1. Loopylupin

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    Hi all,
    I have the above mentioned tree, which is now about 10 years old. I planted a few branches a couple of years ago and have them growing in pots, they seem to be doing ok. My question is....
    What is the advantage of having a tree grafted onto a different trunk, as the mother tree is, as opposed to sticking a branch in a pot?:spinning:
     
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      Usually a plant like yours would be grafted in order to form a standard, Some cultivars dont form a good straight stem of any strength so they graft them onto the top of a rootstock which has a stronger stem and root system.
      A bit like standard roses.:smile:
       
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        Ok thank you. This ia all exeprimental, they are such pretty trees but I don't have room in my garden to plant them out, so would like to keep them in pots and put them around the seating area with the other pots. If I keep it trimmed and neat (unlike the mother tree) do you think it would be ok? I'm a bit of a ' plant it and see' kind of gardener!:snorky:
         

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        As you say, try it and see what happens, we often get surprised as to what works and what doesn't.
         
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          Hi Loopylupin,
          It should be fine in a container, we have one growing in a square container which is about 18 by 18 inches and 24 inches deep. The thing to remember with these is to keep them well watered at all times.
           
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