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Last fall I planted a bunch of willow cuttings. Only one of them ended up rooting. I transplanted it a few months ago, and it started showing symptoms of transplant shock, so I moved it into a shady spot, where it seemingly recovered.

I haven't measured or anything, but where it is now gets probably fewer than 4 hours of sun right now. I'm a bit worried for it because it looks like it's starting to get a bit leggy, but I don't know if moving it to a sunnier spot would shock it worse.

 
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Hello Allen!

It think if they are getting leggy they are probably ready for more sun!  
When I transplant something, I give it a few day of complete shade to get over the shock and get roots established so the plant can maintain its leaves.
 
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