Curly Willow Planting in Zone 8: Site Selection and Care

Two 1-foot curly willows from Master Gardener sale, tips dying back. Zone 8, south Louisiana. Asks about sun/shade, wet/dry preferences.

Site Requirements

• Full sun or partial shade.
• Moisture-loving but adaptable.
• Avoid alkaline soil.
• Don't plant near: house, driveway, septic lines (roots clog pipes).

Planting & Care

1. Hole 2x pot size, same depth. Fill with topsoil.
2. Mulch 3" organic, not on trunk.
3. Water 1" every other day first month, then weekly.
4. Keep potted plants damp until planting.

Tough trees once established. Give them room away from infrastructure.