I have been given an Arctic Blue willow but have no yard. Can it be kept in a container on my patio? I live in southern Ontario.
Yes, as long as you provide it with enough water and nutrients, it will grow fine in a container.
How can I find out what the name is of the tree in my garden? It is a tall tree that grows very fast. It bends over. The leaves are long, thin, and a little droopy.
That is a willow. That has a really good chance of rooting in water as it makes its own rooting hormone.
I really don't know for sure without seeing a picture but from your description sounds like a weeping willow.... What color is the bark?
What type of willow tree has berry-like looking fruit?
Willow, Weeping (Salix babylonica) Fruit Description:
This tree produces a fruit 1/4 inch in diameter, brown, leaves no litter to speak of.
They do have a very extensive root system and will "look" for any available water source include septic systems. So do consider carefully the location if you chose to plant one of these lovely trees.
doccat5
My willow trees rain leaves all summer, though never seem defoliated. Is this dropping of leaves normal?
Have you checked the tree for pests? This may help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/problems/pests/tent-worms-tent-caterpillar-home-remedy.htm
When is the best time to uproot and move my Kilmarnock willow to another part of my garden?
Fall is a great time to transplant. You will want to dig up as much of the rootball as possible, and when you move it, cut back the plant by about 1/3. Make sure to water it well too after transplanting.
My globe willow is 25 years old and for the past couple of years there have been mushrooms growing out of a hole in the tree. I have been pulling them out and they stay gone for quite a while, but then I will see them again. What does this mean and how can I get rid of them forever?
It is possible that the tree has developed some rotting from sitting water or a fungal infection within the hole, which is causing the mushroom growth. Try cleaning out the hole and check for moisture. Then treat with a fungicide to see it this helps.
I have a willow tree that has something growing on it. It's got fuzzy white on it and it going down my tree.
It would be helpful if I can see a picture (you can send one attached to your answer notice email). But, off the top of my head, I would suspect that you have woolly aphids. This article may help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/woolly-aphid-control.htm