Weeping Willow tree

We planted a weeping willow tree approximately 5 years ago. It is really not growing very well and is slow growing. My son did trim it back 2 yrs ago and it has still not grown so much. What can we do, or what can we use on it to get it going??

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#1 Comment By Downtoearthdigs On 09/11/2017 @ 7:28 am

As this article explains, applying compost and fertilizer can help willow trees grow:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/willow/grow-a-willow-tree.htm ^[1]

This article explains more about fertilizing trees:

http://www.extension.umn.edu/garden/yard-garden/trees-shrubs/tree-fertilization-guide/ ^[2]

Watering the tree once a week could help, especially during dry periods. Water the whole area where the roots could be growing, not just right at the trunk, to get the most benefit.

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[1] https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/willow/grow-a-willow-tree.htm: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/willow/grow-a-willow-tree.htm

[2] http://www.extension.umn.edu/garden/yard-garden/trees-shrubs/tree-fertilization-guide/: http://www.extension.umn.edu/garden/yard-garden/trees-shrubs/tree-fertilization-guide/

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