Weeping Willow

[jimscott]

Has anyone ever heard of using weeping willow leaves as having similar propertied as the commercial rooting hormone?

 

[elgecko]

I have rooted some willows for use as bonsai. Cut some of the branches and place them in water.
I've heard people then using the water for other plants.

 

[lavenderdawn]

That is very interesting.  I never heard of that but it makes sense.  You can stick a willow branch in anywhere & it will grow into a tree.  

 

[wolfpackgurl]

wow awesome!!

 

[Bugweed]

I know that willow bark is full of natural aspirin, and was extensively used by Native Americans as a remedy for pain, but the rest of this thread is new to me.

 

[pond boy]

I`ve heard about using the bark and soaking it in water and then useing this for a rooting hormone,the solution must be used imediately though as it will lose its usefulness.

 

[jbest]

Quote[/b] ]I`ve heard about using the bark and soaking it in water and then useing this for a rooting hormone

That is pretty much what I heard, You take a jar, fill it with some smaller weeping willow twigs cut to a size that fits in the jar, and top it off with water. I assumed you let it soak for a little while. But then it said you can take cuttings and dip the cut end into the water before planting...similar to the rooting hormone powder.

 

[jimscott]

BTW, jbest is the originator of this topic. I just stole his thunder. Sorry.

 

[God's garden]

YOU BIG "THUNDER STEALER" JIM

Just kiddin'
That's new to me, see I do learn something new everyday.