Can a Willow Tree Put out New Growth from the Roots?

Judy
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July 19, 20180 found this helpful

Put in a root barrier and bury it 2 feet deep.

Pghgirl40
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July 20, 20180 found this helpful

Talk to where you are buying the pool and get their expert feedback. They know what will work best in your area.

Roots can be a nightmare. We took down a locust tree 8 years ago or so and still every year have to pull locust babies from along the path of the roots...some as far as 20 feet from the site of original tree. That all said, I know locust trees are much more insidious than willows...so best to ask the pros and nip that problem in the bud!

Good luck!

cybergrannie
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July 20, 20180 found this helpful

Most likely those roots are still alive so try to remember how far out that willow tree extended as the roots will go out as far as the canopy of the willow tree extended.

• I am not familiar with a willow tree but I have had other trees come up more than 15 feet from where a different type of old tree was cut.
• I believe your county extension agent could probably tell you what to do about the roots or even if you need to do nothing.
• Google county extension service with your zip code and you should find a link with a name to contact.
• pickyourown.org/countyextensionagentoffices.htm

haysie
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July 21, 20180 found this helpful

Willow roots are very attracted to water, if you are putting in a swimming pool I would suggest digging up any roots from the willow tree before you put in the pool.