{"title":"Bark Harvesting Willow","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDiscover willow varieties well suited for traditional bark harvesting and natural fibre crafts. Selected for their long, straight stems and bark that separates cleanly after soaking, these varieties are ideal for basketry, cordage, decorative weaving, and other fibre arts. Whether you're an experienced artisan or exploring bark harvesting for the first time, you'll find carefully selected willow varieties to support your next project.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"frances-red-salix-purpurea-dormant-cuttings","title":"Frances Red (Salix Purpurea) - Dormant Cuttings","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese are cuttings for propagating your own willow.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCuttings are sold in bundles of 10 cuttings at the regular price. When you order a total of 50 cuttings or more, you receive a 20% volume discount. You may mix and match different willow varieties within your order to reach the 50-cutting minimum.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSalix purpurea ‘Frances Red’\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSalix purpurea ‘Frances Red’ is a highly valued basketry willow known for its long, slender, flexible rods and distinctive colouring. The rods grow with very little branching, making them particularly useful for weaving and for producing clean, straight material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh stems have dark green and purplish-red tones, while the bluish-green foliage provides an attractive contrast during the growing season. After soaking and drying, the rods develop a dark grey colour with subtle purplish-red tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrances Red is also well suited to living willow structures. Bark can be harvested from 2–3-year-old rods for additional weaving and craft applications. Regular coppicing encourages the production of long, straight rods year after year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUses:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasketry and fine weaving\u003cbr\u003eLong structural rods and stakes\u003cbr\u003eLiving willow structures\u003cbr\u003eBark harvesting from 2–3-year-old rods\u003cbr\u003eDecorative stems and colour accents\u003cbr\u003eWoven garden projects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone: 3–7\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Le Bosquet","offers":[{"title":"10 Cuttings","offer_id":49822159831356,"sku":"","price":34.4,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0847\/7170\/1052\/files\/frances-red-cuttings.jpg?v=1734736541"},{"product_id":"salix-purpurea-bleu","title":"Bleu (Salix purpurea)- Dormant Cuttings","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese are cuttings for propagating your own willow.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCuttings are sold in bundles of 10, with a 20% discount when you purchase a total of 50 or more cuttings. 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