weeping willow tree problems

I have a new willow tree in my front garden. I planted it last year and it seems to do well. However, I’ve now noticed that the bottoms of each stem are sprouting new branches/catkins but there is no life at the top of the tree. I’ve had one before so I know the trees grows up and also wide, but this looks very strange, as there only seems to be life at the bottom of each branch.

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#1 Comment By Downtoearthdigs On 04/14/2016 @ 7:42 pm

It sounds as if your tree may have died and that the root stock has taken over and is growing.
The top of the plant was grafted unto a root stock standard in most cases with these ornamental Weeping Willow Trees.
You may want to contact the greenhouse or garden center, as most reputable sellers will guarantee a new planting for 1 year.

Here are some links with more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/willow/grow-a-willow-tree.htm ^[1]
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/can-grafted-trees-revert-to-their-root-stock.htm ^[2]
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/tree-scratch-test.htm ^[3]

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