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Willow bustic is a medium-sized tree
or shrub which can grow to a height of 60 feet, but is typically much shorter
and often with a thick trunk. It has upright branches forming an open columnar
crown. It has brownish gray bark, somewhat smooth but with many furrows and
becoming rough and flaky, with pinkish inner bark. Leaves are spirally
arranged, green and slightly shiny above, paler beneath, willow-like as the
species name suggests, 2 1/2 – 4 x 3/4 – 1 1/4 inches. Flowers are borne on the
stem ends in clusters of 5 – 12, blooms which are aromatic, small, less the 1/8
inch, cream colored and attract butterflies and bees. The fruit is a small
berry about 3/16 inch in diameter, green maturing to a dark brown, with 1 – 3
seeds, which birds eat. Seeds are used for propagation. The trunk is sometimes
tapped for gum. The wood is used for heavy construction such as in bridges and
as utility poles. Willow bustic will grow well in sandy or limestone soils with
good drainage. It is noted for its showy flowers and fruits, aromatic fragrance
and handsome foliage. In landscaping it has applications as a specimen tree in
a yard or park and as a component of a natural plant garden.
Growing Instructions
1. Scarify the seeds by nicking or
sanding the seedcoat.
2. Soak the seeds in water for 24
hours.
3. Fill pots with potting soil and
plant the seeds 1″ deep. Plant 1 seed per pot.
4. Keep the soil moist but not
waterlogged. Allow the soil to dry out a little between
waterings.
5. When the seedlings are several
inches tall, transplant them to an area with well-
drained but not dry
soil. Put them in an area in part shade or full sun.
6. Apply a balanced fertilizer to the
seedlings and water them regularly.
Samuel (verified owner) –
WOW!! Not one dud in the bunch!! Shortly after planting they started growing ! These are really great packet of seeds!!!
Liam (verified owner) –
Good service.
Angel (verified owner) –
Very healthy seeds! Well worth it.
Riley (verified owner) –
So far so good!
Daniel (verified owner) –
Good service.