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- Q.Golden Willow (5 Yrs Old) With Yellow Leaves - The leaves turn yellow and drop off mostly in the middle of the branch, while leaves at end of branch ...
- Q.Dwarf Willow Tree - Is there any winter precautions I should take? My tree has been planted approx. 3 months and has done really ...
- Q.Pruning Mature Willow Tree - I want to prune my mature willow tree and would like advice on how to go about this. Thank you.
- Q.Willow Tree Water In Winter - How often do you water a young willow tree in the winter?
- Q.Will My Willow Tree Survive Severe Pruning - My weeping willow tree has come out of the ground several times in the last year, with last week ...
- Q.TREATMENT OF WILLOW TREE - I NOTICED A SOAPY LIQUID SEEPING FROM PART OF OUR 12 YEAR WEEPING WILLOW. PLEASE ADVISE WHAT TO DO OR ...
- Q.Browning/dying Branches On Globe Willow Tree - We have a beautiful & full globe willow which is several years old. We recently trimmed it due to some ...
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September 9, 2016Q.golden willow (5 yrs old) with yellow leaves
The leaves turn yellow and drop off mostly in the middle of the branch, while leaves at end of branch and the base tend to stay green. I do not see any signs of insects or mold, etc. We had an unusually wet summer in OK and then the rain stopped, and it returned to hot. Also, my tree is about 100 ft from my septic tanks (they are fiber glass). Do you think the root system will interfere with my system?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
September 10, 2016A.This could be the effect of the heavy rainfall. Yellowing leaves is generally an indication of a watering issue. To much or to little.
Golden Willow trees are fast growing and unlike some other Willow varieties are attacked by insects and disease. In the Willow cultivators it is not a long lived tree.If the the soil isn't draining well, this will keep the moisture levels high and cause the yellowing leaves.
My research shows that this tree does have issues with it's roots invading pipes and sewer lines.
It's roots can spread 3 times the tree canopy.Was this answer useful?00
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- Asked by
Sravs48 on
September 18, 2016
S63 6QDQ.Dwarf willow tree
Is there any winter precautions I should take? My tree has been planted approx. 3 months and has done really well through the summer, wind, rain or shine.
Answered by
Alisma on
September 18, 2016
Certified ExpertA.Since this is the tree's first year, it can likely benefit from some winter protection. Here are some methods for shielding trees from the cold and wind:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/wrapping-plants-in-burlap.htm
https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/ndsuag/lawns-gardens-trees-old/wrapping-trees-for-winter-protection
http://pss.uvm.edu/ppp/articles/nov99tip.htmWas this answer useful?00- Asked by
Anonymous on
November 28, 2016Q.Pruning mature willow tree
I want to prune my mature willow tree and would like advice on how to go about this. Thank you.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
November 28, 2016A.Here are some links to help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/willow/how-to-prune-willow-trees.htm
https://extension.colostate.edu/mg/gardennotes/612.htmlWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
December 10, 2016Q.Willow tree water in winter
How often do you water a young willow tree in the winter?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
December 11, 2016A.If your Willow is a new planting, you should give it daily water for the first 2 weeks.
Then you can cut back. If the tree is completely dormant (no leaves) you can give it occasional water.
If the Willow is leafed out you will want to likely water once a week or when the soil is dry 6 to 8 inches down.
Adding 2 to 3 inches of hardwood mulch will help with moisture retention.Was this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Rosi on
April 17, 2017
Jacksonville, NC 28546-4588Q.Will my willow tree survive severe pruning
My weeping willow tree has come out of the ground several times in the last year, with last week being the most recent. Today my lawn caretaker cut the tree back till there are no leaves on the tree. Is the tree going to die? It has been planted in my front yard for over 9 years, and I don't really want it to die.
- Answered by
Alisma on
April 18, 2017
Certified ExpertA.Not to worry, weeping willows can tolerate severe pruning much better than most other trees. Your lawn caretaker was probably trying to enhance the weeping effect of the tree. The tree will most likely grow back next year.
This type of treatment will also reduce the mature size of the tree, so let the caretaker know if you want it to be allowed to grow larger.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/willow/how-to-prune-willow-trees.htm
Was this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
April 27, 2017Q.TREATMENT OF WILLOW TREE
I NOTICED A SOAPY LIQUID SEEPING FROM PART OF OUR 12 YEAR WEEPING WILLOW. PLEASE ADVISE WHAT TO DO OR THE CHEMICAL WE SHOULD USE TO WASH THE SURFACE OF THE CRACK, TO PREVENT FURTHER EXPANSION OF THE DISEASE. THANKS
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
April 27, 2017A.This sounds very much like Alcoholic Flux.
Here are some articles that will help you.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/alcoholic-flux-in-trees.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/willow/treat-peeling-willow-bark.htm
https://www.unce.unr.edu/publications/files/ho/2003/fs0333.pdfWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
June 12, 2017Q.Browning/dying branches on Globe Willow tree
We have a beautiful & full globe willow which is several years old. We recently trimmed it due to some wind/weather damage & branch over crowding. We trimmed after we had a lot of rain to make sure moisture wouldn't be an issue. It has been a couple weeks & all of the sudden about 1/2 of the tree has turned brown & the leaves have died. The tree is mature, but not sure of the age. Even during our worst drought, it remained green & hardy. We live in N. Texas . Can you help us? Judi K.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 12, 2017A.Willow Trees will bleed sap if pruned while they are actively growing. Pruning during dormancy is important.
I suspect that the open wounds, during damp weather has opened your tree up to a fungus or bacterial blight.If this is the case, you can apply fungicide to the tree.
You may want to have the tree examined by a certified Arborist.
Here are some links with more information.
http://www.savatree.com/willow-tree.html
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/willow/how-to-prune-willow-trees.htm
https://extension.psu.edu/pests/plant-diseases/all-fact-sheets/willow-diseasesWas this answer useful?00
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