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Frequently Asked Questions



How big does a cricket bat tree grow?
0-80 feet

Is the tree deciduous?
Yes

What colour are the leaves?
Another name for the tree is Blue Willow and with the help of wind the leaves appear aqua blue.

What sex is a cricket bat tree?
female

Where does it grow best?
Fertile river flats

How long before harvest?
A tree will take 12 - 24 years to grow depending on the site and planting.

How many bats per tree?
22 - 40 bats per tree

What about pests?
Salix Sawfly, Borers and Man

What about up keep?
The tree requires de budding 2 or three times a year, weed control, mulching and spot spraying

What is the growing season?
September to March

Are you involved or linked with any other cricket bat willow growing project in Australia?
Definitely No... none what-so-ever.



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