You can grow Salix caprea ‘Kilmarnock’ in a sunny spot with moist, fertile soil, adding plenty of well-rotted compost when planting. It works well in the ground or in a large pot, as long as the container holds moisture and is watered regularly through the growing season.

Mulch each spring and avoid very dry sites, as this small weeping willow prefers steady moisture. Pruning is minimal, so in late autumn or winter remove any broken, diseased or crossing branches and clear away any shoots that appear on the main stem below the graft.