Diamond Willow!

kmk42019 · #1 03-20-2006, 03:16 PM

I was wondering if there is any diamond willow growing in the state of MD. I was interested in carving a walking stick from this beautiful wood but wasnt sure if it grew in this region.
Thanks!

DiamondWillow · #2 03-21-2006, 11:06 AM

I am not sure about DW growing in MD, but I have shipped quite abit of it there and to the East Coast so I am guessing it might not. Drive on over to Minnesota and we will go out and get you one.

Gene

kmk42019 · #3 03-21-2006, 01:36 PM

Id love to if the drive wasnt as far. Do you sell diamond willow and how much is a unfinished stick normally?

AlArchie · #4 03-21-2006, 01:39 PM

Audubon Society's field guide shows it growing south to Maryland, so there probably is some in your area. You might find it there, known as Bebb Willow. Check along RR right-of-ways near moist areas or creekside, or some low-lying farmland that is beginning to get overgrown.

Al

kmk42019 · #5 03-21-2006, 01:47 PM

Is there a easy way to identify the diamond willow(or ebb willow). I live right near the gunpowder river and also near railroad tracks, but im not sure i know exactly what im looking for. Id like to make a walking stick for my dad from scratch so any help is greatly appreciated!

DiamondWillow · #6 03-23-2006, 06:40 PM

There are a few pictures on an old web site of mine.
http://diamondwillowwood.tripod.com/

Then click on diamond willow photos, hope that will help you out. Good Luck

Gene