Willow harlequin tree
Willow tree choices
At the workshop, you can choose the willow creation you would like to make. One is a basic twisted tree, which grows from nine whips that eventually grow together and look like a thick rope. A more elaborate creation is what she calls a Harlequin tree, which uses whips that are woven together into a pattern.
With both types of willow “trees” the whips eventually fuse together. These small ornamental trees can grow in a pot for a season or two and when they get too big, they can be planted into the garden.
Willow creation detail
Workshop information:
Time: Choose either the Saturday, April 10, or the Saturday, April 17, session.
Start 10 a.m. Length of the workshop will depend on the type and number of trees participants choose to make.
Location: 11770 Lakeshore Rd, Wainfleet, Ontario (near Port Colborne)
Cost: There’s a $10 cover fee, plus cost of materials. Twisted tree, $35.00, Harlequin treE, $115.00. Bring your own lunch. Lene will have coffee, tea, and water available.
If you are interested, please contact her by mail at salixlene@gmail.com. I will be there on Saturday, April 10, as I would like to try my hand at the Harlequin tree. Hope to see you there.
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Hi Yvonne
Thank you so much for putting up this post – as I know that many gardeners visit your blog and web-site.
I am looking forward to seeing you and some “new faces” there too.
Lene
This will be so fun for you Yvonne! I wish I could go. That Lene sure is smart!!
Oh my goodness these trees look absolutely fabulous! Is this something I could have on a covered balcony?
And will Lene be having another session this year?
I look forward to seeing your harlequin tree in July, Yvonne.
Carla
Welcome Carla. These willow container trees are hardy and can live outdoors year-round. They do need cold in the winter, so they might be fine in a covered balcony, but not a heated one. They also need full sun. By the way, Lene has added another session on April 15th, 2010.