Best 8 Willow Varieties to Bonsai

These willows have unique shapes, colors, and growing habits that we think would make for an interesting bonsai. Some of these varieties are already well known for bonsai, some are worth experimenting with. Willows are easy to root from cuttings and once you have one tree growing you will have an endless supply of cuttings to grow more trees with. Thanks and everyone have a great day!


Follow the links below to go directly to a specific willow variety within the video...


00:15 Scarlet Curls Willow - Striking Bonsai Shape and Color
01:12 Sunny Twist Willow - Branching Bonsai Chaos Pattern
01:34 Rams Horn Willow - Unique Leaf Shape for Bonsai
02:15 Rosemary Willow - Elegant Bonsai Leaves
02:46 Fantail Willow - Fasciation in Bonsai?
04:01 Dwarf Arctic, Nana Willow - Tiny Bonsai Leaves
05:23 Golden Weeping Willow - Weeping Bonsai Habit
06:34 Nancy Saunders Willow - Smaller Bonsai Leaves

How do I start growing my own willow?

Willow is inexpensive and easy to grow from cuttings. By growing and harvesting your own willow you will have a free source of material from which to produce your own weaving creations, create design landscapes, or sell raw willow material to others. We have over 100 willows to choose from. Here are a few...
Dicky Meadows Willow Cutting

Dicky Meadows Willow Cutting

$
3.50
 
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Lemoine's Improved Willow Cutting

Lemoine's Improved Willow Cutting

$
3.50
 
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Chermesina Willow Cutting

Chermesina Willow Cutting

$
3.15
 
$
3.50
Whissender Willow Cutting

Whissender Willow Cutting

$
3.15
 
$
3.50