PLANTING FOR BIOMASS : Site area to be freshly ploughed or dug over. Then rotovated to break down the soil. Small scale planting can be done through black polythene which also helps supress the weeds. Spacing can vary, if using tractors and machines allow for wheel width. Plant 0.5 meters between the cuttings and 0.75 m and 1.5 m between the rows. After soaking the cuttings over night in water, plant to a dept of 20 cm, coloured end upwards. Good weed control essential, no fertilizers necessary. After first years growth stems can be cut back to encourage multiple shoots.

River Spiling - live willows and willow stakes

HURDLES : Q83, St2481 / 55

WINDBREAKS / SHELTERS, SCULPTURES / WEAVING : Q83, Bowles Hybrid, Viminalis, St2481 / 55

ORNAMENTAL : Cardinalis, Vitellina McElroy, Othery Moor, Viminalis, Chinese

LIVE WILLOW STAKES : Dasyclados, Calodendron.

CATKINS : R77 Benea, Serican Coles, Niginians Puruinifolia, Candida.

BASKETS : Kinuyangi, Forbyana, Leentjes, Rouge D'Orleans, Goldstones, Dicky Meadows, Nicholsonii, Abbeys, Irette, Black Maul, Oxford Violet, R77 Benea, Acutifolia Harry 3251, Continental Purple, Pulchra Ruberimma.

PLANTING FOR HEDGES AND WINDBREAKS : Plant rods 30 cm apart in double staggered rows. Keep weed free. Cut back after first years growth to encourage multiple shoots.

PLANTING FOR LIVE WILLOW SCULPTURES : Using One - two year old willow push material through black plastic to a depth of 25 - 30 cm, this will prevent weed growth and allow rods to grow unhindered. If nessary use a crow bar to push holes through to a depth of 30 - 45 cm for larger rods. Push willow rods into ground, then weave together overhead or at side depending on sculpture. Planting time: December - April.

POPLAR (POPULUS) : A vigorous growing, large leaf plant, noted for its straight, tall growth. Tolerates most soil types, but likes deep planting and well-drained soil. Does not like exposure to high winds. Good for timber, logs and wood chips.

All our poplar stool beds are registered with the Forestry Commission's National Register. Certificates are supplied with all poplar sales. We have sixteen registered varieties.

P. trichocarpa x deltoides
(P. interamericana)
Beaupre, Boelare

P. deltoides x nigra
(P. euramericana)
Primo, Ghoy, Gaver, Gibecq, Serotina, Eugenei, Gelrica, Heidemij, Robusta

P. tichocarpa
 Fritzi, Pauley, Scott Pauley, Trichobel, Columbia River

P. tachamahaca
Balsam Spire

Available as 25 cm un-rooted cuttings or un-rooted sets -1.2m: 1.5m; or 2m.

Material is harvested during November to February. Cuttings are prepared, colour coded for easy identification and aid to planting, vacuum sealed in bags. All orders can be kept at no extra charge, in cold storage, until required for planting in the spring. Best planted February to March into well cultivated land, free from weeds. Freshly rotavated soil an advantage.

Plant cuttings to a depth of 20 cm, coloured side up. Plant sets to a depth of 40 - 50 cm. Sprial guards may be necessary. Essential to keep weed free for first growing season.

All Orders are plus VAT and carriage.

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