Our Austree Willow Tree Hybrids are extremely fast growing, and can easily grow 10 - 15 feet per year with little to no care.  The Hybrid Willow is ideal for almost all soil conditions. They do love water and will grow much faster if they are watered frequently or if planted near flowing water that the roots can access. If watered once a week we have seen them grow more than 15 feet in one year under the right conditions. These conditions include but are not limited to having adequate water, sun, and fertile soil. 

These cuttings can be grown into individual free standing shade trees or bushy hedges, the difference is only in how you trim them. Since the cuttings are cut on both ends they will naturally branch out multiple branches into a bushy hedge type shape, however you can simply eliminate all but one main branch and it will grow into a straight tree trunk. 

We suggest planting them 3-6 feet apart for a hedge row, and a minimum of 15 feet if you want them to grow into single trunk "normal" shade trees. 

The 10 inch (or 24 inch) cuttings you receive will have been stripped of leaves for shipping, this does not hurt them at all. After you receive your package, you will need to immediately put the cuttings into about 6-10 inches of water with the thicker part of the stem in the downward position. They generally start rooting in 5 to 10 days depending on temperature, and are usually ready to plant in the ground in about 20 days when the roots are approximately one inch long. You can however leave the cuttings in your container with water for weeks (we have kept them as long as 20 weeks in just water, remember to keep adding water to their container to maintain the same level). 

We also have a limited supply of rooted cuttings (meaning they have been sitting in water and grew small 1/2 inch to 3 inch roots. Rooted are ready to plant immediately.

We also have rooted potted trees. Please see our other listings for the rooted trees available.