Things You'll Need
Clay flower pot
Vermiculite
Sharp knife
Rooting hormone
The dappled willow, also known as the Japanese dappled willow, is a small shrub that produces bright pink foliage that slowly turns cream and green as it ages. If you have a Japanese dappled willow in your garden, further propagating this specimen is a simple procedure. A dappled willow cutting takes root easily, so propagate this plant through cuttings and then transplant them elsewhere on your property.
Step 1
Fill a large clay flower pot with vermiculite.
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Step 2
Cut an 8-inch shoot from the dappled willow plant using a sharp knife. Make sure that there are at least three nodes of leaves on the shoot.
Step 3
Cut the leaves from the node closest to the cut end.
Step 4
Dust the cut end of the shoot with rooting powder.
Step 5
Stick the shoot into the vermiculite so that the shoot stands up on its own.
Step 6
Water the vermiculite thoroughly.
Step 7
Place the pot in a location with full sun.
Step 8
Water the shoot regularly for six months, when the root system will be fully formed and the dappled willow ready for transplanting.
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