How Do You Care For A Corkscrew Willow Tree?
Corkscrew willow trees are one of the most beautiful and easy to care for trees you can add to your landscaping. They are similar to weeping willows but are named for the twisting habit of their branches and leaves. Willow trees prefer fertile, slightly acidic soil which drains well but holds moisture. They are fast-growing, hardy, and relatively care-free once they are established. They resist disease well and provide beauty and shade as they reach maturity. Insects can be a problem but are easily managed with common pesticides. Plant your tree in the late summer six weeks before the first frost to give it time to establish itself. Dig a hole twice the depth and diameter of the root ball. Keep roots moist during the planting process and quickly fill in the hole after planting to avoid the roots drying out. Do not fertilize for the first month, and then only conservatively. Do not fertilize the tree directly, but add to the soil around the tree. Add mulch in a circle around the tree ro
