Flamingo Willow twig planted

Hi all,
I have the above mentioned tree, which is now about 10 years old. I planted a few branches a couple of years ago and have them growing in pots, they seem to be doing ok. My question is....
What is the advantage of having a tree grafted onto a different trunk, as the mother tree is, as opposed to sticking a branch in a pot?

 

Usually a plant like yours would be grafted in order to form a standard, Some cultivars dont form a good straight stem of any strength so they graft them onto the top of a rootstock which has a stronger stem and root system.
A bit like standard roses.

 

Ok thank you. This ia all exeprimental, they are such pretty trees but I don't have room in my garden to plant them out, so would like to keep them in pots and put them around the seating area with the other pots. If I keep it trimmed and neat (unlike the mother tree) do you think it would be ok? I'm a bit of a ' plant it and see' kind of gardener!

 

As you say, try it and see what happens, we often get surprised as to what works and what doesn't.

 

Hi Loopylupin,
It should be fine in a container, we have one growing in a square container which is about 18 by 18 inches and 24 inches deep. The thing to remember with these is to keep them well watered at all times.