Rooting Globe Willow Cuttings: Indoor Temporary, Outdoor Permanent

Water-Rooted Willow Cuttings: Next Steps

Your rooted globe willow (Salix matsudana 'Navajo') cuttings can grow indoors temporarily but require outdoor planting for long-term success.

Indoor Limitations

• Willows = high water demand (daily watering needed).
• Mature size: 35-40 ft tall × 35-40 ft wide.
• Indoor light insufficient for woody plant development.
• Roots quickly outgrow containers.

Transition Plan

1. Grow indoors until 3 ft tall (spring/summer).
2. Harden off: 1-2 weeks gradual outdoor exposure.
3. Plant in ground: full sun, moist but well-drained soil.
4. Space 40+ ft from structures, utilities, other trees.
5. Water 1″ weekly first year; mulch 3″.

Species Note

Globe willow is fast-growing, short-lived (30-50 yr), prone to frothy flux disease. Beautiful but high-maintenance. Consider longer-lived alternatives (oak, maple, bald cypress) for permanent landscape.