Spiral Willow's

hsolorio · 27th May 2007, 12:04 PM

My husband and I just bought a house and were told that the tree in the front yard is a Spiral Willow. We were also told that these trees search for water. Therefore the are roots above the lawn. We were also told that they can and will ruin plumbing looking for water, and also crack foundations and driveways. My question is: Are these things true? Should we worry about this tree? And if so what is a really good tree to plant for future shade?

Thanks,
Heather

DRANO · 27th May 2007, 03:02 PM

willows can be a large problem,mostly with foundations.wells if they are the old stone or tile type.if it is artesian well no tree roots go 100 or 2oo feet down looking for water.if you have older water or drainage lines then be concerned now.they will also sprout and grow about any where they can pop out from seed or damage.if they are properly mainmtained and structurely pruned they can be a very attractive tree.but in the long term if anything you are worried about is within30 feet it would be best to plan noe with a more satisfactory tree to your site that you can appreciate for years to come!!a nice flowering dogwood,a nice maple for your area ,a live oak can be a vey nice for shade and a touch of home feeling but may take longer than planting some quick growers.i am in vt so mabey someone from your area can help you more.good lucl DRANO DUANE

osb_mail · 28th May 2007, 07:18 AM

If is the kind of willow I am thinking of it does get to be as big as weeping I would not worry to much about foundation damage . They are kind of dirty tree but they have a lot of character . Here is a few picture of one at my friends house .The tree in the picture does have one limb that needs reduced or removed .

27th May 2007, 12:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
hsolorio I'm new here so be nice Join Date: May 2007 Location: redding, CA Posts: 1	Spiral Willow's My husband and I just bought a house and were told that the tree in the front yard is a Spiral Willow. We were also told that these trees search for water. Therefore the are roots above the lawn. We were also told that they can and will ruin plumbing looking for water, and also crack foundations and driveways. My question is: Are these things true? Should we worry about this tree? And if so what is a really good tree to plant for future shade? Thanks, Heather

27th May 2007, 03:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
DRANO Sappling Join Date: May 2007 Location: VERMONT Posts: 25	willows willows can be a large problem,mostly with foundations.wells if they are the old stone or tile type.if it is artesian well no tree roots go 100 or 2oo feet down looking for water.if you have older water or drainage lines then be concerned now.they will also sprout and grow about any where they can pop out from seed or damage.if they are properly mainmtained and structurely pruned they can be a very attractive tree.but in the long term if anything you are worried about is within30 feet it would be best to plan noe with a more satisfactory tree to your site that you can appreciate for years to come!!a nice flowering dogwood,a nice maple for your area ,a live oak can be a vey nice for shade and a touch of home feeling but may take longer than planting some quick growers.i am in vt so mabey someone from your area can help you more.good lucl DRANO DUANE

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28th May 2007, 07:18 AM	#3 (permalink)
osb_mail Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ohio Posts: 201	If is the kind of willow I am thinking of it does get to be as big as weeping I would not worry to much about foundation damage . They are kind of dirty tree but they have a lot of character . Here is a few picture of one at my friends house .The tree in the picture does have one limb that needs reduced or removed .