Rooting Pussy Willow Cuttings in Water or Soil

Pussy willow (Salix discolor) is one of the easiest plants to root. Both water and soil methods work.

Water Method

• Place 8–12 inch cuttings in a jar of water on a sunny windowsill.
• Roots appear in 2 weeks; plant outdoors after frost in full sun.

Soil Method

• Stick cuttings directly into damp garden soil.
• Keep moist; roots form in 2–3 weeks.

Willows root so readily that hormone is unnecessary.