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Growing Weeping Pussy Willows from Seeds Help!

10 years ago

I just acquired about 20 weeping pussy willow seeds and have no idea how to start them. I know the best way is to start from a clipping, but I don't have that option. Any help on how to start them, time frames, general info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Annie

***sorry this is a duplicate thread. Just signed up and didn't think the first post went through***

This post was edited by anniebee81 on Sun, Jan 19, 14 at 10:45

Comments (4)

morz8 - Washington Coast
10 years ago
Annie, PFAF database: Salix caprea pendula
Seed - must be surface sown (not covered and at approx. 70F) as soon as it is ripe in late spring. It has a very short viability, perhaps as little as a few days. Typically grown from grafted cuttings.

If you have seeds now, they are likely several months old.
anniebee81
Original Author
10 years ago
So essentially the seeds I have will not likely be viable?
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brandon7 TN_zone7
10 years ago
It depends on how old they are and how they have been stored. If stored dry and at room temperature, like Morz said, they go bad very quickly.
anniebee81
Original Author
10 years ago
I think I may be out of luck then. Thanks.

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