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 Post subject: Weeping Willow problems
PostPosted: Wed Apr 07, 2004 6:58 pm 
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We just purchased a weeping willow and planted it in the location near where our greywater discharges. We are careful as to what we put into the greywater, i.e. no chlorine, etc. My husband planted it according to instructions which included fertilizer, we used composted manure (organic) and lots of water. The leaves are now turning a grey color and drooping. Any suggestions as to the problem and solutions?

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I don't know exactly what is going on with your tree but I do know that more trees are killed by overwatering than any other cause. Dig out a little ways next to the root ball and see how much moisture you have in the hole. Did you dig the hole properly?
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Willows tend to be amongst the best trees for handling too much water (right up there with birch) so I wouldn't worry too much about that.

What does concern me is this- you said you used compost. Did you put that IN the planting hole, or spread on tip after filling in the planting hole with only the original soil? Putting the compost right in the planting soil can have adverse affects. Too hot, too close.

The other thing that I'd chack is to macke sure it is planted less deep than the top of the root ball. You may need to make sure it's not in there too deep. Clear soil away until you can see the root flare.

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I know that is the case with trees that are established or have had a chance to establish themselves but this is a newly planted tree. If there is a "clay bowl" left from the planting process and it has ben sitting in water for a while do you think it would tolerate it?
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I'd think so, since they often sit half in a river or lake.

However if it is a clay bowl and there's compost in there that's not getting oxygen, that could start a whole different rotting issue downstairs.

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