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Bloom & Buzz Small-batch. Single source. Carroll County, Tennessee.

Plant profile

SX64

SX64

Salix miyabeana

Expected availability · late 2028

Willow Rod / StructureWillow Works
Sun
Full sun to part sun
Hardiness
Field evaluation in West Tennessee Zone 7b
Harvest
Dormant-season stems; catkin selections also harvested at marketable bud stage

At a Glance

About

Choose SX64 for vigorous straight structural rods. This Willow Works selection is being developed for customers who want distinctive, useful willow material.

Best Uses

Living structures, weaving, garden construction, or structural willow work according to rod weight and flexibility.

Choose This If…

Choose this if you need vigorous straight structural rods for a project where the rod itself is the working material.

Material Details

Vigorous straight structural rods. Primary harvest: Winter. Best stage: Dormant one-year stems.

Growing requirements

Water
Consistent moisture during establishment; willow generally performs best with reliable moisture
Soil
Adaptable where moisture is adequate; field performance will refine local guidance.
Drainage
Moist, not drought-prone
Growth rate
Fast

Fruit, flower, or harvest traits

The feature to watch is vigorous straight structural rods. Best suited to living structures, weaving rods, garden construction.

Pollination and compatibility

Willows are dioecious; flower sex will be recorded from field observation where not already verified.

Role at Bloom & Buzz

We chose this variety first for its customer value as vigorous straight structural rods. When it flowers, its place in Willow Works also connects the crop to Bloom & Buzz Apiary by adding seasonal forage for pollinators.