Before I do, I would like to know the pros and cons. I live in North Carolina.
I have heard the roots will ruin a septic tank system ( I live in the country). Please help.
2007-01-11 02:20:52 · 9 answers · asked by Weetie 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
This is really weird, I live in North Carolina too, and I also planted a weeping willow tree in my back yard! Well, I love my tree, and I haven't seen a con yet. They grow slowly, that's about it. I'm not an expert, but the man I got the tree from said that the trees were kind of specific about where they got planted, and that keeping it alive through harsh weather was difficult, because the trunk is rather thin for it's first few years. So, I would look up some information first, to see if you can commit to it. Good Luck!
2007-01-11 02:29:33 · answer #1 · answered by jordpr_93 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The willow tree is a beautiful tree, as long as it is in someone Else's yard. Yes the roots will travel to any and all water sources. They make a mess in ones yard especially after any type of wind. Good Luck
2007-01-11 02:46:45 · answer #2 · answered by Happy_Wheatland 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I understand that they grow fast, but do have issues with the root system and require a lot of upkeep. They do drop a lot of the willow branches and can be quite a mess.
I have heard of an Austree, which is a hybrid of a traditional tree and a willow tree that grows fast, but doesn't require the same maintenance as a willow.
2007-01-11 02:27:01 · answer #3 · answered by deerslyr_71 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well roots from any tree will ruin a septic tank....But this is one that is real bad for it. Not to add they a a pain in the butt come fall. Just when you think your done raking here the leaves come again. Then of course they tend to attract every insect to put there nest and cocoon in.
But other than that they are beautiful tree...
Good luck
2007-01-11 02:30:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
the root system of the willow is not hard enough to do that but they do need a lot of water there are also other willows i like the cork screw willow we dig willows which have to carry a 22inch ball on them the root of a willow is soft they also cant hold a lot of snow or ice and they will break if under a lot of stress but they are beautiful trees from a nursery woman in tennessee
2007-01-11 05:25:45 · answer #5 · answered by mountainchowpurple 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unless you have a pond or stream nearby that would give that tree an unlimited supply of water, I wouldn't put one in. They are very thirsty trees. That's why you see so many around ponds and lakes. Their roots have been known to travel great distances to find water.
2007-01-11 02:30:39 · answer #6 · answered by Mr. Boof 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
we had one growing up I would be sure to plant it where they have lots of room for root growth and definitely no sewer or water lines.
2007-01-11 02:27:52 · answer #7 · answered by mom363546 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes they will and go up to a half mile to reach moisture
2007-01-11 04:13:22 · answer #8 · answered by Larry m 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i've heard that too. Might want to plant it away from irrigation systems
2007-01-11 02:25:36 · answer #9 · answered by cjordan23 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋