Do willow trees have invasive roots?

Problems With Willow Tree Roots Weeping willow tree roots are aggressive, invasive and shallow, and they can spread up to three times the length of the tree (from the trunk to the canopy).

Do willow trees make a mess?

They do well in wet soil and open ground. They are fairly “messy” trees because they get big (40 feet tall and wide or more) and drop an increasing number of those narrow little leaves as they grow. Because weeping willows are such fast growers, they also tend to be weak-wooded and often drop branches as they age.

When is the best time to plant a willow tree?

Planting The best time to plant your willow is from the end of January to mid-March, with autumn and spring causing problems for the growing tree. To plant a willow tree, it just could not be easier. As the tree in cutting form will initially have no roots, you simply push it into a hole in the ground of roughly 15 inches depth.

What happens if Willow Tree is too close to house?

When the roots are too close to the house you may have problems. They are looking for water and may find their way into your plumbing pipes and cause a blockage. I would suggest that you trim the roots back away from the house instead of trying to repair them. Good luck.

When do the leaves on a willow tree turn yellow?

In the fall, weeping willow trees turn a stunning golden yellow color. Weeping willows are also flowering trees. The fuzzy flower spikes—called catkins—appear in early spring. Weeping willows grow exceptionally well in landscapes beside streams, rivers, lakes, and ponds, where they help to stabilize the ground.

Can a willow tree be planted near a water line?

Look to see if your state, county, city, etc has a ‘property standards’ division or something similar. If I recall correctly, I have read that those Willow trees, though beautiful and graceful, can be quite destructive to foundations and water lines. They have to be planted far away from houses and municipal or other water lines for this reason.

When to remove the branches from a willow tree?

Remove the branches from the lower part of the tree when the trunk reaches a diameter of 2 inches (5 cm.). Mature willow trees don’t need a lot of pruning. The tree will heal faster with fewer disease problems if you remove broken branches and those that rub against each other.

How big can a willow tree get to be?

If the tree has reached maturity and the foliage is between 45 to 70 feet long then the root system can spread out over 100 feet. The tree that is next to your home sounds like it is half grown and not mature. Therefore, the roots on this tree can now be around 10 to 25 feet long.

Where was my grandmother’s weeping willow tree cut down?

My grandmother’s house, in rural eastern Connecticut, is surrounded by farms and horses. It looks a lot different today than it did twenty years ago when, as a five-year old girl, my grandfather cut down the Weeping Willow that had gracefully adorned the front yard for generations.

Can a willow tree be planted too close to a house?

Any advice on how best to manage the tree in the future would be gratefully accepted. Sorry to hear about the placement of your willow tree. Twelve to fifteen feet from the house sounds awfully close. This tree species grows fast and its roots are experts at seeking out water.