Coppice Willow

This is a simple procedure done by cutting all the top growth to ground level in late winter.
How to:
Year 1 – in the spring, plant the dormant willow cuttings in the soil (simply push them in a few inches), leaving 2 or 3 buds above the level of the soil. Or plant plugs. Provide ample water throughout the growing season.
Year 2 and onwards – in late winter prune all the rods back to the point from which they grew the previous year. Provide ample water throughout the growing season.

Note: the growth that has been cut off can be placed in water to stimulate the catkins, or it can be used for basketry, living willow structures, twig furniture, wattle fencing and more.