Packing Twine is a fine purple basket willow (Salix purpurea) from Ireland. Its thin, slender rods are made for tight, detailed weaving, and they make a strong contrast against thicker rods in the same project. The rods dry to a dark brown.

Hand-cut from our own coppiced stools at Harmony Springs Farm in Blountville, Tennessee.

GOOD FOR - Tight, detailed weaving and fine work - Contrast against thicker rods in the same basket - Starting your own weaving willow bed

GROWING Full sun, moist to wet soil. A medium willow, about 5-8 ft. Coppice every winter for the straightest rods.

WHAT YOU GET 10 dormant willow cuttings, 10-12 inches, bundled and labeled, with planting instructions.

SHIPS IN WINTER Cuttings are harvested while dormant and shipped in winter, timed to your growing zone.

Free shipping on 4+ bundles ($80+). Orders under $80 ship for $15 flat shipping.

New to willow? Read our guide on how to grow willow for weaving rods.