Willow water From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Willow water is a traditional method to extract the rooting hormone indolebutyric acid from willow (Salix) trees, which is believed to be present in sufficient quantities to stimulate root growth. [1] [2] [3] [4] References [1]Ohio State University Extension, "Gardening Folklore". [2]Tips On How To Make Willow Water Gardening Know How [3]Using Willow Water to root Rose cuttings Texas Rose Rustlers. Pamela Ashworth Puryear. 1986 [4]Willow Water for Bonsai Bonsai4me This botany article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by adding missing information.vte Related Articles