Growing Willow Trees Art

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four different views of an outdoor area with trees, grass and plants in the background

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By cutting willow branches and planting them, you can form them into living structures.

an odd shaped tree in the middle of a yard with grass growing on it's sides

Arborsculpture, a branch of arboriculture is specifically involved with the shaping of tree trunks and branches into amazing structures, which have either ornamental or functional utility. Enjoy the tour through the amazing world of some famous ‘living’ furniture and designs collected from across the world.

a circular garden structure made out of sticks and grass in the middle of a yard

Spiral willow weaving

many stalks of grass are in front of a red barn

Basketry Willow Growing at Dunbar Gardens

"site about willow growing for basketry and living sculptures." Pictures of different varieties on web page. Order cuttings from this site in early Spring 2014 for planting next spring. -CAB

an apple tree growing on the side of a white brick wall

Fleming's Group

Espalier - Apple tree comp planting Comfrey, Daffodil, Iris around base to suppress sod. The comfrey is toxic to rodents. Brambles growing under apple trees act as a mulch. Fennel & nasturtium are good too. Horseradish grown under apple trees it is said to prevent brown rot, powdery mildew and other fungal diseases. Fennel as understory to protect from codley moth.

an arch made out of bamboo sticks in the grass

living willow arch and fencing

Living willow arch and fencing

some trees that are in the grass near each other and one is shaped like a spiral tree

Pleached trees. When young & flexible saplings are woven together & tied & eventually they grow together into one. Follow Fernwood for other fun facts like this one!

a small tree in the middle of a grassy area next to a path and trees

Willows

living willow tree sculpture I have done this with sprouts coming out of a red bud tree we had to cut down

three metal sculptures are in the middle of a gravel area with trees and bushes behind them

living willow sculptures

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