Willow Arch

[Davescay]

A couple question regarding willow arches.

 

What is the best way to maintain them once you have the basic shape? I look after a couple of them but can't find the best way to keep them looking good, they grow very fast.

 

Do you keep them trimmed like a bush throughout the growing season then cut back to the original structure in the winter?

 

Do you just let it do its thing then cut back?

 

Or a mixture of the both?

 

Any help would be appreciated

[spandit]

I'd try to weave new growth in to strengthen and trim hard in the winter, keeping the trimmings to plant elsewhere. I doubt it will hurt it if you trim in the summer