Whats the best fertilizer is best fro a weeping willow?

Question

I am trying to encourage growth adn thickness in the trunk

Answer 1

You need to fertilize trees in the spring. That's when they add caliper (diameter) Use a higher nitrogen content fertilizer (for example 18-6-8) and punch some holes 6" deep (like with metal rod, 1/2" or so in diameter) in the soil under the canopy of the tree. More holes toward the outer edge of the canopy than close to the trunk are best. be sure the fert granules go into these holes (that way you know you are fertilizing the roots of the tree and not just the grass) Water the fertilizer into the holes.

Keep the soil moist for a month after fertilizing and your willow should be very happy.

Answer 2

It really depends on how long the tree has been in place. If it's a newly-planted tree, please don't try to encourage top growth yet. Use a root-stimulating fertilizer, applied on top of the soil across the entire root system. SPikes & pellets that you drive in the ground don't move sideways enough to really give your tree nutrients.

For established trees, don't fertilize until you know what your soil has in it already. Take a soil sample to your local extension service, and have it tested for pH and nutrient content. The agents will tell you what is needed, and what time of year, for your tree's best interests.

Answer 3

Willow Tree Food

Answer 4

There are tree care kits specifically for willow trees.
http://www.treehelp.com/shopping/soil-kits.asp

Willow FAQ
http://www.ext.nodak.edu/extnews/hortiscope/tree/willow.htm

Willow are tolerant of a wide pH range (4.5-7.5 pH range) but if the soil is below 5.5 pH the fertilizer will make no difference. Nutrients are very limited in strongly acid soils.
N – readily available from pH 6 to 8 but if pH <6 nitrifying bacteria are unable to live.
P– availability reduced at a lower pH<5.5 as it binds with Al and Fe. P is most available at pH 6-7. Basic soil conditions (pH > 7.5) cause excessive calcium to be present in soil solution, which can precipitate with P decreasing P availability.
K– most available at pH 5.5-7
Acid soils can lead to deficiencies of phosphorus, calcium, magnesium and molybdenum as well as toxic levels of manganese and aluminum.
If you have sandy soil, high rain fall, or very weathered soil a pH test might be the best option to ensure rapid healthy growth.
You need a few Universal pH strips from the drug store and a bottle of distilled water. Dig three holes around the trees site. Take a few tablespoons of soil from ~ 10 inches depth.
Put about 1 T of soil in a clean container. Test each sample separately.
Add distilled water and stir until the sample is as thick as a milkshake. This will be roughly 1:1
Let it stand for 1 hour. Check it periodically and add water if needed.
Put a piece of test paper in the solution. Leave it in for about 1 minute.
Take the test strip out and rinse it with distilled water just to be able to read it.
Match the color of the test strip to the standard color chart that came with the test paper.

Answer 5

You can use Miracle Grow, a 10-10-10 or 20-20-20 fertilizer. Avoid fertilizing the tree directly. Instead, fertilize the tree’s soil.

Answer 6

water...............