18" | Lot of 5 | Silky Willow Cuttings | Salix sericea | Cut FRESH

Description: For each order you will receive fresh cut, non-rooted Salix Sericea cuttings (Silky Willow).Our cuttings are 18" long. This is a great planting length! We recommend your cuttings be planted at least half their length. We take the time to send straight, sturdy cuttings. You will have no problem pushing them into soil or the ground!Freshly harvested from the Willow we have growing naturally around our farm!The cuttings come with a fresh angled cut for easy planting.Salix sericea, commonly known as silky willow, is a shrub in the Salicaceae family that grows in swamps and along rivers in eastern United States and Canada. It is 2 to 4 m (6.6 to 13.1 ft) tall and has long, thin, purplish twigs. The leaves are 6–10 cm long, 7–8 mm wide, dark green and lightly hairy on top, and light green and densely covered with white silky hairs underneath.This plant supports Viceroy (Limenitis archippus) larvae which has two to three broods from May-September. Adult butterflies feed on decaying matter, aphid honeydew, and nectar from composite flowers. Flowers are pollinated by native bees and honey bees and is the larval host plant for the Acadian Hairstreak (Satyrium acadica) moth. Host plant for the caterpillars of Acadian hairstreak butterfly.Propagation:Silky Willow are not very hard to propagate.Make a fresh angled cut at the bottom (already angled) side of the cutting.(Alternate Step: Place in water for 7-10 days for roots to form and then plant the cuttings. This will almost guarantee success!)Using a rooting hormone is not necessary but will improve your chances.Stick directly into the ground, coarse builder's sand or a well-draining potting mix.We have used all of these methods with great success.Keep them from drying out after the cuttings are placed.Shipping Information:We ship Mon-Tues so that your plants don't get stuck in the mail over the weekend. We want to provide the best plants we can, through the mail! So long story short the estimated shipping time may be longer than it'll actually take to get delivered but I just want you to be aware! It's really just based on what day you order. I hope it makes sense but if you have any questions about it feel free to message me! Thanks for looking 🌳💖Carbon Emission Statement:We carbon-offset by using recycled boxes and packing material from our local area whenever and as much as we can! As a Wetland Mitigation Company, it’s a must for us to try to do our part in ensuring the survival of our Earth and the species on it. While providing beautiful plants, we have to take care of the places they grow. We harvest from acres of untouched marsh and wetland environments. It is our goal to keep these areas in excellent condition. 🌎

Price: 12.5 USD

Location: Portville, New York

End Time: 2024-01-20T14:51:30.000Z

Shipping Cost: 7.25 USD