What is the difference between the various length willow cuttings?
A. A longer or larger cutting will have more stored energy than a smaller cutting of the same variety. This means that it will cope better with unfavourable conditions such as weed competition or dry soil especially in its early stages of growth. A longer cutting can be pushed deeper into the soil where there are less roots competing for nutrients and water. It can extend higher above the ground so that new shoots and leaves are above competition for light.
