I know that weeping willows have an extensive root system. I would love to have one in my yard, but i hear the root system would ruin the plumbing. How far from the house should it be planted?
2006-09-07 01:22:46 · 11 answers · asked by mississippi_girl_9265 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
The roots of the weeping willow tend to grow toward water sources, as they need a lot of water.
Best bet is to plant it on low ground, and preferably near a stream or creek. Also, remember that the tree itself grows very wide, so you'll want a pretty good distance between the tree and the house so it doesn't damage the roof in 10 years or so.
There's no better place to hang out on a summer afternoon than under the shade of a weeping willow, though.
2006-09-07 01:26:54 · answer #1 · answered by Stuart 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Plumbing aside, never plant a tree close to your house. I've seen a lot of instances where the roots displaced soil under the foundation and caused a lot of shifting. I've heard a good rule of thumb is plant the tree as far away from the house as it will grow tall. i.e. plant a tree that will get 50 feet tall 50 feet from the house.
2006-09-07 01:36:18 · answer #2 · answered by NiceGuy27 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would not plant one within 50' of a structure. The branches also break very easily in the wind, and the tree grows fast. This means you will have large branches in a short time. They will, however, dry up a wet yard as they require much water.
2006-09-07 01:34:18 · answer #3 · answered by doggiebike 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Roots of a weeping willow will grow 60' or more in search of water. You have been warned.
2006-09-07 11:09:01 · answer #4 · answered by keepsondancing 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Newer sewers with PVC and glued joints should not be a problem, I was less fortunate old clay pipe outside and cast iron inside . Had roots so compacted there ,a hole about the size of a nickel was all that there was for a drain. Replaced all the pipe with plastic .
2006-09-07 01:42:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not sure how far to plant it away from the house but I remember when I was a kid my nan had one just outside the behind the house. It when through the surage and all the pipes and the toilet had to be replaced. So plant it back as far as you can. Good Luck
2006-09-07 01:26:12 · answer #6 · answered by maddmummy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I know this happens. My sister and her husband had one in their front yard and had to have the roto-rooter people out at least monthly to root out the pipes. Roots can grow through pipes and can back things up and make a huge mess. I've seen it happen many times.
2006-09-07 02:57:34 · answer #7 · answered by son-shine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would plant it at least 100-200 yards away from the house.
2006-09-07 02:22:23 · answer #8 · answered by couchP56 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think any tree can damage pipes and foundations if too large or too close to the house.
2006-09-10 02:41:08 · answer #9 · answered by worm 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is very true. Plumbers' wife.
2006-09-07 01:30:07 · answer #10 · answered by RKC 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋