Re: Tree help...they are too slow!
- Subject: Re: Tree help...they are too slow!
- From: Alttara Scheer a*@earthlink.net
- Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2003 10:06:47 -0400
Hmmm, ok, so maybe I'll have to admire them from afar.
Thanks Karen.
On Wednesday, June 11, 2003, at 10:00 AM, Karen B. wrote:
Alttara Scheer wrote:
What kind of feeder roots do willows have, I wonder?
Hi Alttara,
I don't know about all willows, but the large weeping willows (the
ones the ordinary, non-gardener would think of when weeping willow is
mentioned - don't know the botanical name) are a nightmare. I've heard
what could be horror stories about their roots. They seek out any and
all available water sources. I've heard of them strangling water
lines. These big guys would put maple tree roots to shame!! If I
remember correctly, the roots can go on forever. I would steer clear
of this one. Hopefully, smaller ornamentals aren't so aggressive in
their search for water.
Probably the safest thing to do before getting one is to find an
arborist or someone who really knows willows and get the true story.
Maybe you'll get lucky and my information is totally off track,
therefore paving the way for you to get one of these lovely trees.
Karen
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