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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    February 17, 2018
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    If you have proper tree trimming equipment, and prior knowledge of how to do this, then I would say that you could attempt this yourself. However, since it is so large I would not attempt this. Leave trimming large trees to professionals.

    Here is an article for more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/willow/weeping-willow-pruning.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    May 28, 2018
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    This depends on the size of pot that the plant is in now! You should only go up 1 or 2 sizes of pot, or you can cause root rot in the plant.
    At maturity you will need a large container such as a half whiskey barrel or 30 gallon pot.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/willow/dappled-japanese-willow.htm

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    BushDoctor on
    May 30, 2018
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    There is a chance that it will survive. Willows will not need fertilization, unless it is showing signs of deficiency. MiracleGro is especially strong. It will definitely burn portions of the willow to a crisp, as is happening here.

    You will have to let the rains flush it out of the soil, or if it is granular, remove what you can from the top. If this was liquid, you may be able to run water on the area for a good while. This can help, but it will take time for it to heal.

    This collection of articles will give you all of the information you could need about willows: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/willow

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    Lorie sipps on
    May 30, 2018
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    Thank you for your response. That's what I was afraid of. Should I keep pruning the dead branches back as well?

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    drtreelove on
    June 12, 2018
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    That's a horrible situation and a discredit to the profession. I'm sorry but I cannot think of any way we could help.
    I would recommend that your daughter file a police report and contact her homeowners insurance company to file a claim. The insurance company may help with legal representation.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 22, 2018
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    To achieve the best color, fertilize Japanese willows and maintain the following pruning regimen for them:

    Prune heavily in early spring, when still dormant.
    Prune again in late spring to early summer.
    Prune again in August.
    Cut 1/3 of the older branches right down to the ground in spring, and trim back the top growth (remove a foot or so) on the remaining branches.
    New shoots will emerge to take their place. You can even experiment with more drastic pruning because the plant is very tolerant in this regard. This pruning advice pertains to growing Japanese willows as multi-branched shrubs
    The idea behind all of this pruning is to generate new growth. It is the new growth that is most colorful.

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 24, 2018
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    Once you start the pruning method of pollarding, it will need to be continued.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/what-is-pollarding.htm

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    BushDoctor on
    August 25, 2018
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    It appears to be a standard White Willow. These trees will get absolutely massive! It will most definitely outgrow a confined space. If this is close to your house, then these roots will become highly invasive and destroy any water lines, sewage, or septics tanks, and anything else underground.

    I would NOT recommend leaving it in this space. If you choose a willow, you will need to find a dwarf, or even smaller for a confined space. Even dwarves get pretty large.

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