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Staking and Pruning a Leaning Young Weeping Willow

Weeping willows can be shaped young. Stake upright (see Dayton Nursery guide). Prune suckers at base. Trim low side branches anytime. Don't cut top leaders while leafed—stunts growth. Remove dead wood periodically. Best live-branch pruning after leaf fall.

If too heavy, reduce crown selectively. Willows tolerate pruning but have brittle wood.

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