Curly willow is frequently used as an accent in floral arrangements and in decorative displays. Its unique look provides for an additional element to any display. Curly Willow branches are often painted and glittered to suit decorative needs. Pussy willow, along with Double A Willow’s unique varieties can also be used as a decorative element in a range of different design motifs. Willow can be ...

The English inspired willow fedge, a cross between garden edging, and a fence, will add charm to any backyard or garden area. Double A Willow has created a kit so that you can bring this unique living structure to your home. Assembled by planting and weaving willows is a cross-like fashion, the fedge grows naturally with low maintenance. The fedge can present as a natural and classic alternativ...

Willow can be strategically planted along roadways to act as a living snow fence. The fast growing willow plant is a natural barrier that traps blowing and drifting snow. Willow fence helps reduce traffic accidents along roadways, and it increases aesthetics and wildlife habitat as well. The willow can reach over 20 feet within 3 years, being effective in a short period of time. Maintenance cos...

East Lycoming School District – East Lycoming planted 50 acres of shrub willow in the spring of 2010 to provide a renewable source of heat in its new biomass boiler. Currently the school relies exclusively on heating oil. The school district is located in Central Pennsylvania near Williamsport. Students and faculty will be responsible for overseeing the management of the project. The project wi...

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Interest in the use of biomass for bioenergy and bioproducts has developed over the past few decades because of the multiple environmental and rural development benefits associated with their production and use. The cultivation of willow was revitalized in Sweden in the early 1970’s in response to the need for alternative sources of domestically produced energy following the energy crisis. In N...

Basket making is an ancient tradition, still being practiced today. Willow’s flexible characteristics allow for it to be bent and used to make a wide range of basketry products. The colors and textures of willow branches offer a unique look. Baskets may be used as functional pieces such as picnic baskets, or simply for decorative use. Willow can be used in furniture making to assemble rustic, o...

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