Why Do You Cut The Weeping Willow Tree Branches Back To 4inches

Question

what happens if you don,t trim the branches?

Answer 1

That is for when you want to rejuvenate an old tree that is no longer productive. You do not have to prune them, or you can prune the long, weeping branches to just above the ground level, so that they do not drag the ground.

Here is an article that will help you to prune these trees:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/willow/how-to-prune-willow-trees.htm