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Twisted Salix

jacque

By Jacque


Twisted Salix (Salix babylonica (Contorted willow))

How i love the Branchs Shape & Colour



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Thats lovely how tall will it grow Jacque.....

16 Dec, 2009

 

They can grow very Tall Clarice "30ft" but can be trimmed & Kept 2 a desired height u want it 2 be :)

16 Dec, 2009

 

Thats not bad then if it can be kept to a certain height, thanks Jacque :o))

16 Dec, 2009

 

YW Clarice :) Spritz has 1 thats Fully Grown & is Lovely :)

16 Dec, 2009

 

I'll take a look at her home page.

16 Dec, 2009

 

I had one about thirty feet tall removed when I was doing my 'bit on the side'

16 Dec, 2009

 

I kept mine small for a few years, then we turned our backs & its now about twenty five foot. Lovely for flower arranging.

16 Dec, 2009

 

Bit on the Side Andrew ? Plez tell more :) I beleive the Branchs can be expensive to Buy 2 Pamd? :)

16 Dec, 2009

 

These twisted trees are very attractive.

16 Dec, 2009

 

Jacque - I published a series of blogs called 'A Bit On The Side' through the summer and autumn about the new piece of garden I bought from my neighbour

16 Dec, 2009

 

Like the wonderful shape and colour.....

16 Dec, 2009

 

Thanx4your reply Andrew il give that Blog a look im sure iv seen it b4 but my memorys awful :( Im glad u like my Tree 2 Gee/DD :)

16 Dec, 2009

 

they grow very quickly, mine shot up in the 2 years ive had it.....mine now looks like its leaning forward but i think its because of the way the trunk is growing....

17 Dec, 2009

 

Im glad they grow quick Holly :) Maybe u can saw the Truck so itl grow straighter ? :)

17 Dec, 2009

 

lol......... to do that it would have to be cut right down..... the trunk grows all twisted... and leans over as it grows.....but im sure it will be ok in the spring....

17 Dec, 2009

 

:D

17 Dec, 2009

 

This will look even better when the snow arrives Jacque !

17 Dec, 2009

 

O yes Jane/Ray i think your deff rite about that :)

17 Dec, 2009



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